mon partenaire
The English phrase 'my partner' is translated into French as mon partenaire.
mon partenaire is used to refer to a person who is a romantic companion or a spouse.
Which one should you use?
mon partenaire is used for a male partner or as a gender-neutral term when the gender of the partner is not specified. If you are specifically referring to a female partner, you use ma partenaire.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the partner is female, the possessive adjective changes from mon to ma.
Did you know?
- In many French-speaking regions, calling someone mon partenaire in a romantic context might lead people to think you are discussing a project or a business deal rather than a relationship.
- In France, the legal status PACS allows a couple to be 'partners' in a civil union that sits halfway between dating and marriage.
- The word partenaire is a recent addition to the French language, having been borrowed directly from the English word 'partner'.
Examples in context
- J'aimerais que tu sois mon partenaire.I'd like you to be my partner.This sentence shows how to express a desire for someone to be your partner using mon partenaire.Tatoeba #10257 by sacredceltic, translation #71031 by CK
- Mon partenaire et moi travaillons dur.My partner and I work hard.This sentence demonstrates how to mention your partner and yourself as a subject using mon partenaire.Tatoeba #5648043 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #5648012 by Schierbeck
- Je ne trahirais jamais mon partenaire.I would never betray my partner.This sentence illustrates a statement of loyalty to your partner using mon partenaire.Tatoeba #5648509 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #5648438 by Schierbeck
- Je suis allé(e) en vacances avec mon copain.I went on vacation with my boyfriend.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel is introducing his partner to a friend.
- GabrielLéa, je te présente mon partenaire, Marc.Léa, I'd like to introduce my partner, Marc.
- LéaEnchantée de faire ta connaissance, Marc !Nice to meet you, Marc!
- GabrielIl vient de s'installer ici avec moi.He just moved here with me.
- LéaC'est super que mon partenaire soit là.It's great that your partner is here.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, partenaire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
