How to Say “My Man” in French

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mon homme
The French phrase for "my man" is mon homme.
While mon homme can be used as a term of address for a male friend, it is very frequently used to refer to a romantic partner, such as a husband or boyfriend. In modern French, addressing a male friend with this specific phrase is less common than using slang terms like mec or pote.
Meaning: term of address for a male friend (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mon (my) and the noun homme (man).

Which one should you use?

Depending on the context, mon homme can mean "my man" to a friend, but it is most often understood as a way to refer to one's partner. For a more casual or slang-oriented way to say "my guy" or "my dude", you would use mon mec. For an affectionate term meaning "my dear" used for a male partner, use mon chéri.

Did you know?

  • The word homme shares an ancient root with the word for 'earth', from the Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰmṓ, suggesting that a 'man' is literally an 'earthling'.
  • While 'my man' in English can be a casual greeting, saying mon homme to a stranger in France would be seen as highly unusual or even provocative.

Examples in context

  • Tu es mon homme.
    You're my man.
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  • J'adore passer du temps avec mon homme .
    I love spending time with my man.
  • Mon mec est vraiment génial.
    My guy is really awesome.

Example conversation

Léa meets Hugo at a café.

  1. Léa

    Salut mon homme ! Ça va ?
    Hey my man! How are you?
  2. Hugo

    Ça va super, et toi ?
    I'm doing great, and you?
  3. Léa

    Je vais bien, merci Hugo.
    I'm doing well, thanks Hugo.
  4. Hugo

    On s'installe ?
    Shall we sit down?

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