mon bel amour
In French, "my beautiful love" is said as mon bel amour.
mon bel amour is an affectionate term used to address or describe a person one loves deeply.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mon (my), bel (beautiful) and amour (love).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective beau (beautiful) changes to bel before a masculine noun starting with a vowel to avoid a hiatus.
Did you know?
- Despite amour being a masculine noun, French poets and authors sometimes treat it as feminine to create a specific emotional tone or mood.
- The word mon may have been shaped by the Gaulish word mon meaning 'my' during the formation of the French language.
- French has several unique words for love that English lacks, such as tendresse for a specific kind of gentle, affectionate love.
Examples in context
- Je t'aime, mon bel amour.I love you, my beautiful love.
- Bonne nuit, mon bel amour.Goodnight, my beautiful love.
Example conversation
A couple sharing a romantic moment before bed.
- LéaTu es magnifique ce soir, mon bel amour.You look magnificent tonight, my beautiful love.
- GabrielMerci, Léa, tu es si gentille.Thank you, Léa, you are so kind.
- LéaJe t'aime plus que tout.I love you more than anything.
- GabrielMoi aussi, je t'aime.Me too, I love you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amour, bel, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
