mon crush
The English phrase "my crush" can be translated into French as mon crush.
A person that someone is romantically attracted to but is not yet dating.
Which one should you use?
You might encounter mon béguin, which is an older, more classic way to refer to a crush or a passing infatuation. You can also use the expression ma flamme secrète, which translates to "my secret flame".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
mon crush is an anglicism used in informal, youthful French.
How does it change in a sentence?
While crush is often treated as masculine, you can use ma crush if you are specifically referring to a female crush.
Did you know?
- The older term béguin comes from the name of a 13th century religious community of women who wore a specific type of linen cap called a béguin.
- The word mon has its roots in the Vulgar Latin meum, but it may have also been influenced by the Gaulish word mon, showing a mix of Roman and Celtic linguistic history.
- In Quebec, you might hear mon chum or ma blonde for a partner, but using crush is a distinct way to mark someone as a target of affection who is not yet a partner.
Examples in context
- J'ai un béguin pour elle.I have a crush on her.
- Je nourris une flamme secrète pour lui.I hold a secret flame for him.
- Elle est mon amour platonique.She is my platonic love.
- J'ai un béguin pour cette personne, mais c'est un amour platonique.I have a crush on this person, but it's a platonic love.
- C'est mon crush.He is my crush.
- Je vais parler à mon crush.I am going to talk to my crush.
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting about school at a cafe.
- GabrielRegarde, c'est mon crush !Look, that is my crush!
- EmmaIl est vraiment mignon, ton crush.Your crush is really cute.
- GabrielOui, je suis très timide.Yes, I am very shy.
- EmmaTu devrais aller lui parler.You should go talk to him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crush, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
