mon amour
standard
To call someone "my love" say mon amour. Cajun speakers also say mon cher to a man or a boy and ma chère to a woman or a girl.
Meaning: term of endearment (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| mon amour | standard |
| mon cher | to a man |
| ma chère | to a woman |
Cher and chère are used between spouses and also to children and friends. They are warm and not always romantic.
How do you pronounce it?
In Louisiana the word cher is said "sha", and that is how it is usually written in English.
Did you know?
- Cajun music is often built around waltzes and two-steps, and many of the old songs are about love and loss.
Examples in context
- Mon amour, viens danser.My love, come dance.
- Ma chère, tu es belle.My dear, you are beautiful.
- Mon cher, je t'aime.My dear, I love you.
Example conversation
Alice and her husband Roland get ready for a dance at a hall in Eunice.
- AliceRoland, mon amour, tu es prêt?Roland, my love, are you ready?
- RolandOui, ma chère.Yes, my dear.
- AliceAlors, allons danser.Then let us go dance.
