monogame
The English word monogamous is translated into French as monogame.
The adjective monogame is used to describe the state of being married to one person at a time.
Meaning: being married to one person at a time (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed using the prefix mono-, which is identical to the English prefix meaning one or single.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective monogame is masculine and follows the standard pattern for adjectives ending in -e.
Did you know?
- In French, the term monogamie sérielle describes a specific social pattern where a person has only one partner at a time but changes partners several times throughout their life.
- In French biology, monogame is the standard term used to describe animals like swans or wolves that maintain a lifelong bond.
- While monogame describes a social arrangement, using it to describe a person's personality can sound like you are reading from a biology textbook. To praise someone's devotion, it is much more natural to use the adjective fidèle.
Examples in context
- Dans notre coin du monde qui est monogame, se marier équivaut à diminuer ses droits de moitié et à doubler ses obligations.In our monogamous part of the world, to marry means to halve one’s rights and double one's duties.This sentence uses monogame to describe a specific part of the world.Tatoeba #678692 by Scott, translation #678633 by Scott
- Ils sont en couple exclusif.They are in an exclusive relationship.
- Elle a un seul partenaire.She has only one partner.
- Je préfère un mode de vie monogame.I prefer a monogamous lifestyle.
- Leur contrat stipule qu'ils sont monogames.Their contract states that they are monogamous.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their relationship philosophies at a cafe.
- LéaEst-ce que tu es monogame dans tes relations ?Are you monogamous in your relationships?
- GabrielOui, je suis quelqu'un de très monogame.Yes, I am a very monogamous person.
- LéaC'est une vision très respectueuse de l'amour.That is a very respectful vision of love.
- GabrielMerci, c'est ainsi que je vois les choses.Thank you, that is how I see things.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “monogamous” translations and entries monogame, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
