bonjour mon amour
The English phrase 'hello lover' can be translated into French as bonjour mon amour.
bonjour mon amour is an affectionate greeting used to address a romantic partner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally to 'hello my love'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase bonjour mon amour, the word mon (my) is used even if the person being addressed is female, because amour is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- While bonjour mon amour is sweet, using the word amour as a direct address is less common in modern spoken French than in poetry or songs. Many couples prefer terms like mon chéri or ma chérie for daily greetings.
- The French word amour is a direct descendant of the Latin word amor, though it bypassed the expected phonetic evolution of becoming ameur due to influence from Old Occitan.
- While 'mon amour' is a common romantic term, it is also used in French literature to describe 'love' in a more abstract or philosophical sense, not just a person.
Examples in context
- Salut mon bébé, tu es la plus belle chose en France!Hey, my baby, you are the most beautiful thing in France!
- Bonjour mon amour, comment vas-tu ?Hello my love, how are you?
- Bonjour mon amour, je suis tellement content de te voir.Hello my love, I am so happy to see you.
Example conversation
Léa greets Lucas in their kitchen in the morning.
- LéaBonjour mon amour, tu as bien dormi ?Hello my love, did you sleep well?
- LucasOui, merci, et toi ?Yes, thank you, and you?
- LéaTrès bien, je vais préparer le café.Very well, I am going to make the coffee.
- LucasC'est gentil, merci Léa.That is kind, thank you Léa.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amour, bonjour, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
