How do you say the word dating in french?

There is no specific translation for "dating" from English to French, although one can say "go out with" which would amount to "sortir avec" in French. One can also add the Word "boyfriend" or "girlfriend" ("petit ami" or "petite amie", respectively) to this phrase: "Je sors avec mon petit ami" - I am going out with my boyfriend. "Je sors avec ma petite amie" - I am going out with my girlfriend.