amour de ma vie
The English phrase "love of my life" is translated into French as amour de ma vie.
This phrase is used to describe a person whom someone loves more than anyone else in the world. Because it is highly dramatic and carries significant emotional weight, it is often found in literature, songs or used during intense romantic declarations.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of amour (love), de (of), ma (my, feminine singular) and vie (life).
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, the phrase is almost always preceded by the definite article l’ (the) because it refers to a specific, singular person. Additionally, while amour de ma vie is a descriptive phrase, mon amour is the standard direct term of endearment used when addressing a partner.
Did you know?
- French has a specific concept called le coup de foudre, which describes the 'bolt of lightning' feeling of falling in love instantly with the amour de ma vie.
- In French, the term amour is one of the few nouns that can change its gender depending on whether it is used in a poetic or a common context.
- The modern spelling of amour was likely influenced by Old Occitan, as the standard phonetic evolution from Latin would have resulted in the word ameur.
Examples in context
- Tu es l'amour de ma vie.You're the love of my life.This sentence shows how to use amour de ma vie to tell someone they are your love.Tatoeba #544970 by sacredceltic, translation #508620 by CM
- C'est l'amour de ma vie.She's the love of my life.This sentence uses amour de ma vie to identify someone as the love of your life.Tatoeba #1724297 by sacredceltic, translation #1723844 by Spamster
- J'ai déjà l'amour de ma vie.I already have the love of my life.This sentence demonstrates using amour de ma vie to say you already have the love of your life.Tatoeba #6374116 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #6374094 by OsoHombre
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Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are sitting in a cafe, having a romantic moment.
- ChloéTu es l'amour de ma vie, Hugo.You are the love of my life, Hugo.
- HugoEt toi, Chloé, tu es mon tout.And you, Chloé, you are my everything.
- ChloéJe t'aimerai toujours.I will love you always.
- HugoMoi aussi, pour toujours.Me too, forever.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amour, de, ma, vie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
