How to Say “Honeymoon” in French

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lune de miel
/lyn də mjɛl/
The French word for honeymoon is lune de miel.
The phrase refers to a trip taken by a newly married couple.
Meaning: trip taken by a newly married couple (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase lune de miel is composed of lune (moon), de (of) and miel (honey).

How does it change in a sentence?

To say you are on honeymoon, use the preposition en rather than sur.

Did you know?

  • The French lune de miel is a 'calque' of the English 'honeymoon', meaning it is a literal word-for-word translation rather than an independent cultural term.
  • While lune de miel describes the trip, French speakers often use the term voyage de noces to refer to the wedding journey.
  • The French word miel is used in the idiom avoir un miel dans la bouche to describe someone speaking with excessive or deceptive sweetness.

Examples in context

  • Nous sommes en lune de miel.
    We're on our honeymoon.
    This sentence is useful for saying you are currently on your honeymoon using lune de miel.
    Tatoeba #2109658 by sacredceltic, translation #2546277 by CK
  • La lune de miel est terminée.
    The honeymoon is over.
    This sentence is useful for stating that the honeymoon is finished using lune de miel.
    Tatoeba #6318361 by Aiji, translation #2812737 by memries
  • Où allez-vous pour votre lune de miel ?
    Where are you going on your honeymoon?
    This sentence is useful for asking where someone is going for their honeymoon using lune de miel.
    Tatoeba #7047071 by Aiji, translation #2892767 by CK
  • Nous avons prévu de partir en lune de miel en France.
    We have planned to go on a honeymoon in France.
  • Notre voyage de noces se déroulera à Tahiti.
    Our honeymoon will take place in Tahiti.
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Example conversation

Emma and Hugo are discussing their future travel plans.

  1. Emma

    Je veux aller au Japon pour ma lune de miel.
    I want to go to Japan for my honeymoon.
  2. Hugo

    C'est une idée fantastique, Emma !
    That is a fantastic idea, Emma!
  3. Emma

    On pourrait y rester deux semaines.
    We could stay there for two weeks.
  4. Hugo

    Une lune de miel au Japon serait magique.
    A honeymoon in Japan would be magical.

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