ma chérie
feminine, affectionate
To a woman you love, say ma chérie for "my darling" or mon amour for "my love". Mon amour 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 |
|---|---|
| ma chérie | feminine, affectionate |
| mon amour | any gender, romantic |
| mon cœur | tender |
Couples use these words in daily life. Parents also say ma chérie to daughters.
How does it change in a sentence?
For a woman chérie takes the feminine e and ma. Mon amour, mon cœur and mon trésor stay with mon because those nouns are masculine.
Did you know?
- The word chérie comes from the verb chérir, "to cherish".
Examples in context
- Bonne nuit, ma chérie.Good night, my love.
- Je t'aime, mon amour.I love you, my love.
- Viens, mon cœur.Come, my love.
Example conversation
Antoine surprises his wife Camille with breakfast in bed.
- AntoineBonjour, ma chérie.Good morning, my love.
- CamilleBonjour, mon amour. Quelle surprise !Good morning, my love. What a surprise!
- AntoineJ'ai préparé du café.I made coffee.
- CamilleMerci, tu es adorable.Thanks, you are adorable.
