ma bonne étoile
The English phrase 'my lucky star' is translated into French as ma bonne étoile.
This phrase is used metaphorically to refer to a force or guardian spirit that brings a person good luck and protection.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'my good star'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine because the noun étoile (star) is a feminine noun in French.
Did you know?
- The term étoile is also used in French ballet to designate the highest rank of dancer, the 'Étoile'.
- A person who is particularly lucky is often described as being 'born under a good star', using the phrase être né sous une bonne étoile.
- The word étoile shares an ancestral root with the English name 'Estelle', which is why the two languages feel so closely linked in this context.
Examples in context
- Je te considère comme mon étoile chanceuse.I consider you my lucky star.
- Il me semble que c'est ma bonne étoile.It seems to me that it is my lucky star.
- Je crois que ma bonne étoile m'a guidé.I believe my lucky star guided me.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are walking home after a close call with a car.
- HugoOuf, on a eu de la chance !Phew, we were lucky!
- ManonOui, je pense que c'est ma bonne étoile.Yes, I think it is my lucky star.
- HugoTu as vraiment de la chance, Manon.You are truly lucky, Manon.
- ManonC'est vrai, je me sens protégée.It's true, I feel protected.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ma, étoile, CC BY-SA 4.0.
