ma blonde
casual, Quebec
In Quebec French a girlfriend is ma blonde, which has nothing to do with hair color. Ma copine and ma petite amie are the standard French options and are understood everywhere.
Meaning: female romantic partner (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| ma blonde | casual, Quebec |
| ma copine | neutral |
| ma petite amie | neutral |
Blonde is a common spoken word for a partner in Quebec, and a man says ma blonde when speaking about his girlfriend.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The male counterpart is mon chum. In France ma blonde only means a blonde woman, so it can confuse a listener from Europe.
Did you know?
- In Quebec ma blonde can mean a partner of any hair color.
Examples in context
- Sa copine habite à Québec.His girlfriend lives in Quebec City.
- Ma petite amie travaille ce soir.My girlfriend is working tonight.
Example conversation
Vincent introduces his girlfriend Sarah to his coworker Dave at a barbecue in Gatineau.
- VincentDave, je te présente ma blonde, Sarah.Dave, this is my girlfriend, Sarah.
- DaveEnchanté, Sarah!Nice to meet you, Sarah!
- SarahEnchantée, Vincent parle souvent de toi.Nice to meet you, Vincent talks about you often.
