Bonjour, mon bel homme
The English phrase "good morning, my handsome man" is translated into French as Bonjour, mon bel homme.
This is a romantic morning greeting used to address a man whom the speaker finds attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Bonjour (good day), mon (my), bel (beautiful/handsome) and homme (man).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective beau (handsome/beautiful) changes to the form bel specifically when it appears before a masculine noun that starts with a vowel or a silent 'h' to facilitate easier pronunciation.
Did you know?
- The word homme for 'man' descends from the Proto-Indo-European word *ǵʰmṓ, which literally meant 'earthling'.
- Using the possessive mon (my) before a term of endearment is a common French romantic convention, even when the partner is not literally 'owned'.
- The word homme is a cognate of the English word 'human' and the Spanish word hombre.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, mon bel homme. Comment ça va, Pierre?Good morning, my beautiful man. How are you, Pierre?
Example conversation
Emma wakes up and greets Gabriel in the bedroom.
- EmmaBonjour, mon bel homme.Good morning, my handsome man.
- GabrielBonjour ma chérie, merci !Good morning my dear, thank you!
- EmmaTu es très beau ce matin.You are very handsome this morning.
- GabrielC'est gentil, Emma.That is kind, Emma.
