bonsoir, mon amour
The English phrase "good evening, my love" is translated into French as bonsoir, mon amour.
bonsoir, mon amour is a romantic greeting used to address a partner or loved one in the evening.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bonsoir (good evening), mon (my) and amour (love).
Which one should you use?
While bonsoir, mon amour is a greeting, the phrase Bonne soirée, mon amour. is an informal way to say "Have a good evening, my love." Additionally, Bonsoir, mon chéri(e). is an informal way to say "Good evening, my darling."
Did you know?
- Even if the person being addressed is female, the phrase remains mon amour because the word amour is masculine.
- In many French-speaking cultures, using mon amour in public can be seen as much more intense and heavy with emotion than the English 'my love'.
- In a romantic context, the greeting bonsoir is often accompanied by a light kiss on each cheek, known as la bise.
Examples in context
- Bonsoir, mon amour. J'adore passer ces moments en ta compagnie.Good evening, my love. I adore spending these moments with you.
- Bonne soirée, mon chéri(e). Tu me manques déjà.Have a good evening, my darling. I already miss you.
- Bonsoir, mon amour, tu as passé une bonne journée ?Good evening, my love, did you have a good day?
Example conversation
Hugo returns home from work in the evening.
- ChloéBonsoir, mon amour.Good evening, my love.
- HugoBonsoir Chloé, je suis fatigué.Good evening Chloé, I am tired.
- ChloéViens t'asseoir, mon amour.Come sit down, my love.
- HugoMerci, tu es très gentille.Thank you, you are very kind.
