ex-petite amie
The English phrase ex-girlfriend is translated into French as ex-petite amie.
This phrase refers to a woman with whom someone was previously in a romantic relationship.
Which one should you use?
mon ex-copine is an informal way to say my ex-girlfriend, and mon ex is an informal way to refer to an ex-girlfriend. For a more formal or descriptive tone, you can use the phrase ancienne petite amie or mon ancienne petite amie.
Did you know?
- In very casual French, you might hear mon ex-meuf, where meuf is the word femme written in reverse using a slang system called Verlan.
- While petite amie literally means 'little friend', the word petite does not refer to the woman's height or age.
- When referring to an ex-petite amie, the possessive pronoun mon is used even though the person is female, because ex begins with a vowel.
Examples in context
- Hier, j'ai croisé mon ex dans la rue.Yesterday, I ran into my ex-girlfriend on the street.
- Je ne suis plus avec mon ex-copine depuis longtemps.I haven't been with my ex-girlfriend for a long time.
- Je ne parle plus à mon ex-petite amie.I don't speak to my ex-girlfriend anymore.
- Il a rencontré son ex-petite amie hier.He met his ex-girlfriend yesterday.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are talking about a party.
- ChloéQui est cette femme avec Hugo ?Who is that woman with Hugo?
- HugoC'est son ex-petite amie.It is his ex-girlfriend.
- ChloéIls sont toujours amis ?Are they still friends?
- HugoOui, ils s'entendent très bien.Yes, they get along very well.
