mon chéri
masculine, affectionate
To a boy or a man you love, the most natural choice is mon chéri, which means "my darling". Mon amour also works and does not change with the person's gender. It is also called mon cœur.
Meaning: term of endearment (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| mon chéri | masculine, affectionate |
| mon amour | any gender, romantic |
| mon cœur | tender |
Mon chéri is warm and a little old-fashioned in some circles but is still common between couples. Parents also use it with young sons.
How does it change in a sentence?
Endearments agree with the person you address. For a boy it is mon chéri with no extra e, and for a girl it becomes ma chérie. Mon amour and mon cœur stay the same for both.
How do you pronounce it?
Chéri is pronounced "shay-REE" and amour is "ah-MOOR".
Did you know?
- The word chéri comes from the verb chérir, "to cherish", and the feminine form chérie is also a common name for a sweetheart.
Examples in context
- Bonne nuit, mon chéri.Good night, my love.
- Je t'aime, mon amour.I love you, my love.
- Tu as passé une bonne journée, mon cœur ?Did you have a good day, my love?
Example conversation
Camille and her boyfriend Antoine talk on the phone in the evening.
- CamilleSalut, mon chéri. Tu rentres bientôt ?Hi, my love. Are you coming home soon?
- AntoineOui, dans vingt minutes, mon amour.Yes, in twenty minutes, my love.
- CamilleParfait, je prépare le dîner.Perfect, I am making dinner.
- AntoineMerci, à tout à l'heure.Thanks, see you soon.
