tourtereaux
The English phrase "love birds" can be translated into French as tourtereaux.
The term is used to describe a couple who are very affectionate and show their love openly in public.
Did you know?
- While tourtereaux is a poetic term, French speakers often use the word gaga to describe the state of being head-over-heels in love, as in être gaga d'amour.
- Calling a couple tourtereaux can sometimes carry a slightly mocking or teasing tone, suggesting they are being overly sentimental or naive.
- While 'love birds' in English can refer to a specific species of parrot, calling a couple tourtereaux evokes the image of the turtle dove, a bird traditionally associated with lifelong fidelity and nesting.
Examples in context
- Marie et Pierre sont de véritables tourtereaux.Marie and Pierre are true love birds.
- Regarde-les, ils sont amoureux comme des pinsons !Look at them, they're as in love as finches!
- Regardez les deux tourtereaux !Look at those two love birds!
- Regarde ces deux tourtereaux sur le banc.Look at those two love birds on the bench.
- Ils sont vraiment de vrais tourtereaux.They are truly real love birds.
- On dirait des petits tourtereaux tout le temps.They look like little love birds all the time.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are people-watching at a park.
- NathanRegarde ces deux tourtereaux derrière nous.Look at those two love birds behind us.
- ChloéOh, ils sont vraiment mignons, Nathan.Oh, they are really cute, Nathan.
- NathanIls ne se quittent jamais d'une semelle.They are inseparable.
- ChloéC'est tellement romantique à voir.It is so romantic to see.
