Mon âme sœur
The English phrase "my soulmate" is translated into French as Mon âme sœur.
Mon âme sœur refers to a person seen as a perfect romantic partner or a spiritual match. While it is primarily used for romantic partners, it can also be used to describe a platonic kindred spirit or a best friend.
How does it change in a sentence?
Even if the speaker is female, the possessive adjective remains mon because âme begins with a vowel. This prevents the use of the feminine ma.
Did you know?
- The word âme comes from the Latin 'anima', which is the same root used for the English word 'animal', reflecting the idea of a living, breathing being.
- French writers sometimes use l'âme sœur in a metaphysical sense to describe a single soul that was split into two bodies at creation.
- The term sœur in âme sœur is the exact same word used for a biological sister, making the phrase literally translate to 'my soul sister'.
Examples in context
- Je suis tellement reconnaissant(e) d'avoir trouvé mon âme sœur.I am so grateful to have found my soulmate.
- Après toutes ces années, j'ai enfin trouvé mon amour véritable.After all these years, I have finally found my true love.
- Je ne peux pas imaginer ma vie sans toi, mon alter ego.I can't imagine my life without you, my alter ego.
- Mon âme sœur est enfin arrivée.My soulmate has finally arrived.
- Je crois que tu es mon âme sœur.I believe that you are my soulmate.
- Elle est mon âme sœur pour la vie.She is my soulmate for life.
Example conversation
A couple is sitting in a cafe talking about their relationship.
- NathanLéa, tu es mon âme sœur.Léa, you are my soulmate.
- LéaC'est très beau, Nathan.That is very beautiful, Nathan.
- NathanJe t'aime de tout mon cœur.I love you with all my heart.
- LéaEt moi aussi, mon amour.And me too, my love.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, sœur, âme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
