ma reine
The French phrase for "my queen" is ma reine.
ma reine is a term of address or reference for a female monarch.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective ma (my) and the noun reine (queen).
Which one should you use?
While ma reine is feminine, the masculine equivalent for "my king" is mon roi. For the plural form "my queens", use Mes Reines.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective ma is the feminine singular form, matching the feminine gender of reine.
Did you know?
- In French chess, the 'queen' piece is called la dame, meaning 'the lady', rather than la reine.
- The word reine is used in the name of the reine-claude plum, a popular variety of dessert plum in France.
- While 'ma reine' is the direct translation, a French person would never use it to address a queen directly in a formal court setting, opting instead for 'Madame' or 'Votre Majesté'.
Examples in context
- Je suis votre roi et vous êtes ma reine.I'm your king and you're my queen.This sentence illustrates a comparison between a king and a queen using ma reine.Tatoeba #11528856 by Rovo, translation #11528836 by carlosalberto
- Sois ma reine.Be my queen.This sentence uses ma reine as an imperative command.Tatoeba #12476800 by always, translation #9203702 by Amastan
- Qu'il plaise à Dieu que je sois parmi les roses, qui pour t'embrasser se penchent tandis que tu balances, alors que sur la plus basse branche un bourgeon se déploie, un bourgeon se déploie, pour te toucher, ma Reine.Yea, would to God, I were among the roses, That lean to kiss you as you float between While on the lowest branch a bud uncloses A bud uncloses, to touch you, my queen.This sentence uses ma Reine in a poetic context to address a queen.Tatoeba #916014 by sacredceltic, translation #915884 by Buacity10
- Je vous salue, Ma Reine.I salute you, my queen.
- Ma Reine, permettez-moi de vous présenter mes respects.My queen, allow me to present my respects to you.
- Mon Amour, tu es ma reine.My love, you are my queen.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are playing a historical role-playing game at home.
- LucasBonjour, ma reine.Hello, my queen.
- ChloéBonjour, mon roi.Hello, my king.
- LucasVoulez-vous dîner avec moi ?Would you like to dine with me?
- ChloéAvec plaisir, mon roi.With pleasure, my king.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
