mon cœur
The French phrase for 'jaan' is mon cœur.
mon cœur is a term of endearment used to refer to a loved one, similar to calling someone 'darling' or 'sweetheart'.
Did you know?
- The phrase avoir le cœur sur la main uses the word cœur to describe someone who is incredibly generous.
- The word cœur is the root of the English word 'core', as both originate from the Latin word for heart.
- Even though 'cœur' is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine possessive 'mon' regardless of whether you are speaking to a man or a woman.
Examples in context
- Tu es tout pour moi, mon cœur.You are everything to me, my sweetheart.
- Bonne nuit, mon cœur.Good night, my darling.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are having breakfast together.
- LéaBonjour mon cœur, tu as bien dormi ?Good morning sweetheart, did you sleep well?
- GabrielOui, et toi, Léa ?Yes, and you, Léa?
- LéaTrès bien, merci Gabriel.Very well, thank you Gabriel.
- GabrielJe t'ai préparé un café, mon cœur.I made you a coffee, darling.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cœur, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
