tout mon amour
The English phrase "all my love" is translated into French as tout mon amour.
tout mon amour is a warm closing used in a letter or message to someone the writer loves deeply. It is typically reserved for romantic partners or very close family members and carries a high level of emotional intensity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tout (all), mon (my) and amour (love).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
tout mon amour is very intense and romantic. While it is used for loved ones, a more common and slightly less heavy way to close a message to a loved one or close friend is Je t'embrasse.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective tout is in the masculine singular form to agree with the masculine noun amour.
Did you know?
- In French, the word amour is famously irregular because it can behave as both a masculine noun and a feminine noun depending on the grammar of the sentence.
- The word mon in tout mon amour was likely influenced by the ancient Gaulish word mon meaning 'my'.
- The French language has a specific term amour fou to describe a passionate, obsessive, or 'mad' love that goes beyond a standard deep affection.
Examples in context
- Je t'envoie tout mon amour.I send you all my love.
- Reçois tout mon amour, mon cœur.Receive all my love, my heart.
- Elle a écrit : tout mon amour, Marie.She wrote: all my love, Marie.
Example conversation
Léa is writing a sweet card for Lucas before a long trip.
- LéaJe termine ma lettre pour toi, Lucas.I am finishing my letter for you, Lucas.
- LucasQu'est-ce que tu vas écrire à la fin ?What are you going to write at the end?
- LéaJe vais signer avec tout mon amour.I am going to sign with all my love.
- LucasC'est tellement gentil, merci ma chérie.That is so kind, thank you, sweetheart.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amour, mon, tout, CC BY-SA 4.0.
