mon chéri
masculine, affectionate
To call a man "my love" you can say mon chéri. Mon amour and mon cœur work for anyone, so they do not change with the gender.
Meaning: term of endearment for a man (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| mon chéri | masculine, affectionate |
| mon amour | neutral, romantic |
| mon cœur | neutral, affectionate |
Mon amour means "my love" word for word and mon cœur means "my heart". Couples use all three, and parents also use them with children.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word chéri takes an extra e for a woman and becomes chérie, which is why mon chéri is the form for a man. The spoken sound is the same for both.
How do you pronounce it?
Chéri is said "shay-REE" and amour is said "ah-MOOR".
Did you know?
- The pet name mon cœur literally means "my heart" and is used in the same way for men, women and children.
Examples in context
- Bonne nuit, mon chéri.Good night, my dear.
- Je t'aime, mon amour.I love you, my love.
- Tu me manques, mon cœur.I miss you, my heart.
Example conversation
Marie leaves a voice message for her husband Antoine while he is away on a trip.
- MarieSalut, mon chéri. Ton vol est bien arrivé ?Hi, my dear. Did your flight arrive well?
- MarieAppelle-moi quand tu peux.Call me when you can.
- MarieTu me manques, mon amour.I miss you, my love.
