j'ai eu mes règles
In French, "I got my period" is said as j'ai eu mes règles.
The phrase is used to communicate that a menstrual period has started. The word règles is almost always used in its plural form when referring to a menstrual cycle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase j'ai eu mes règles literally translates to "I had my rules", where règles (rules) is the standard term for menstrual periods.
Which one should you use?
The phrase j'ai eu mes règles uses the passé composé to indicate the onset of the period. In contrast, the colloquial form j'ai mes règles means "I have my period."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the phrase j'ai mes affaires is used to mean "I have my stuff", which serves as a reference to menstruation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form j'ai eu mes règles specifically utilizes the passé composé of avoir to denote that the period has already arrived.
Did you know?
- In France, some people use the phrase avoir ses ragnagnas as a slang, slightly derogatory or humorous way to refer to periods.
- While j'ai mes affaires is common in Québec, the word affaires generally means 'business' or 'matters' in France, making the phrase sound like a business update to Europeans.
- The word règles shares its root with the English word 'rule'. In French, it refers to the regularity and rhythm of the menstrual cycle.
Examples in context
- J'ai eu mes règles plus tôt ce mois-ci.I got my period earlier this month.
- Je suis fatiguée parce que j'ai eu mes règles.I am tired because I got my period.
- J'ai eu mes règles hier soir.I got my period last night.
Example conversation
Chloé is talking to Gabriel in the living room.
- ChloéGabriel, je ne vais pas à la piscine, j'ai eu mes règles.Gabriel, I am not going to the pool, I got my period.
- GabrielAh, je comprends. Est-ce que tu as besoin de quelque chose ?Ah, I understand. Do you need anything?
- ChloéOui, pourrais-tu m'apporter une bouillotte, s'il te plaît ?Yes, could you bring me a hot water bottle, please?
- GabrielBien sûr, je te rapporte ça tout de suite.Of course, I'll bring it to you right away.
