mon chéri
masculine, affectionate
To a guy, the usual term is mon chéri, meaning "my darling". Mon amour is also common and stays the same for any gender. It is also called mon trésor.
Meaning: term of endearment (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| mon chéri | masculine, affectionate |
| mon amour | any gender, romantic |
| mon trésor | any gender, tender |
Couples use these words in daily talk, and parents use them with children. Mon trésor means "my treasure".
How does it change in a sentence?
Use mon chéri for a man and ma chérie for a woman. Mon amour, mon cœur and mon trésor are masculine nouns and always take mon.
Did you know?
- In French the noun amour is masculine in the singular, yet it is also used for a woman, as in Tu es mon amour.
Examples in context
- Bonne nuit, mon chéri.Good night, my love.
- Tu me manques, mon amour.I miss you, my love.
- Merci, mon trésor.Thank you, my treasure.
Example conversation
Marie texts her husband Paul while he is away for work.
- MarieBonsoir, mon chéri.Good evening, my love.
- PaulBonsoir, mon amour. Tu me manques.Good evening, my love. I miss you.
- MarieTu rentres quand ?When are you coming home?
- PaulDemain soir.Tomorrow evening.
