How to Say "Hey, My Love" in French

salut mon amour

salut mon amour is the French way to say "hey, my love".

This phrase is an affectionate greeting used to address a romantic partner.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of salut (hi/bye), mon (my) and amour (love).

The word salut is an informal way to say hi or hey, making this phrase suitable for a close romantic partner.

The possessive adjective mon remains masculine even if the person being addressed is female, because amour is a masculine noun.

While mon amour is romantic, French speakers also use other 'my' phrases like mon chou (my cabbage) or ma puce (my flea) to show affection.
The word salut shares an ancient root with the English word 'salute', both originating from the idea of wishing someone 'health' or 'wholeness'.
In many French-speaking regions, if you use salut mon amour too frequently in public, it might be perceived as overly dramatic or even theatrical compared to more subtle expressions of affection.

Bonjour, mon amour, comment ça va aujourd'hui?
Hello, my love, how are you doing today?
Salut, mon amour, ça te dit de passer la soirée ensemble?
Hey, my love, do you feel like spending the evening together?
Coucou, ma chérie, tu me manques déjà.
Hey, my darling, I already miss you.
Salut mon amour, tu as bien dormi ?
Hey my love, did you sleep well?
Salut mon amour, comment vas-tu ?
Hey, my love, how are you?
Salut mon amour, tu m'as manqué.
Hey, my love, I missed you.
Salut mon amour, je suis enfin là.
Hey, my love, I am finally here.

Nathan arrives home and greets Chloé in the living room.

Nathan

Salut mon amour, je suis rentré.
Hey, my love, I am home.
Chloé

Bonjour Nathan, tu as passé une bonne journée ?
Hello Nathan, did you have a good day?
Nathan

Oui, mais je suis fatigué.
Yes, but I am tired.
Chloé

Viens t'asseoir, je vais te préparer un thé.
Come sit down, I will make you a tea.

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