How to Say "My Sweet" in French

mon chéri

In French, "my sweet" is translated as mon chéri.

The phrase is a term of endearment used to address a romantic partner or someone loved dearly, such as a very close family member or a child.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mon (my) and the noun chéri (dear/darling).

While mon chéri is the standard translation for "my sweet", it literally translates more closely to "my darling" or "my dear".

You should use the masculine form mon chéri when addressing a man and the feminine form ma chérie when addressing a woman.

The word chéri shares a surprising historical link with the concept of 'law' or 'religion', as it is derived from the Arabic and Ottoman Turkish word for a path or a divine law.
In some parts of the French-speaking world, using mon chéri to a complete stranger might be perceived as flirtatious or overly intimate rather than just friendly.
Unlike English, where 'dear' is often used in formal letters, using chéri in a written context is almost exclusively reserved for intimate relationships.

Je t'aime, mon chéri.
I love you, my sweet.
Bonne nuit, mon amour.
Goodnight, my sweet.
Merci pour cette soirée merveilleuse, ma perle.
Thank you for this wonderful evening, my sweet.
Viens ici, mon chou.
Come here, my sweet.
Bonne journée, mon lapin.
Have a good day, my sweet.
Comment ça va, mon petit cœur ?
How are you, my sweet?
Tu me manques, mon bichon.
I miss you, my sweet.

Manon and Gabriel are saying goodbye before Gabriel leaves for work.

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