mon pour toujours
The English phrase "my forever" is translated into French as mon pour toujours.
mon pour toujours is a romantic term of endearment. It is used to describe a partner whom you intend to love for the rest of your life.
Did you know?
- The word mon may have been influenced by the Gaulish word mon, a language spoken in ancient France before the Romans arrived.
- The word jours is a direct cognate of the English word 'journey', as both relate to a day's travel or passage of time.
- While mon pour toujours is poetic, French speakers often use the word éternité to describe the state of being together forever in formal vows.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are watching the sunset together.
- HugoJe ne veux être qu'avec toi.I only want to be with you.
- ChloéMoi aussi, mon pour toujours.Me too, my forever.
- HugoOn sera heureux ensemble.We will be happy together.
- ChloéPour le reste de notre vie.For the rest of our lives.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, pour, toujours, CC BY-SA 4.0.
