mon chéri
The English phrase 'my sweetie' can be translated into French as mon chéri.
This is a term of endearment used to address a romantic partner or a loved one. It can be used between romantic partners or by parents toward their children.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is derived from the adjective chéri, which means 'dear' or 'darling'.
Which one should you use?
While mon chéri and ma chérie are common terms of endearment for romantic partners, they are also frequently used by parents toward their children.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on the gender of the person being addressed. Use the masculine form mon chéri when addressing a man or boy, and use the feminine form ma chérie when addressing a woman or girl. In an informal and intimate setting, you can also use mon cœur, which means 'my heart'. For a woman, the informal term ma choupinette can be used, which translates to 'my little cabbage' or 'my sweetie pie'.
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Examples in context
- Je t'aime, mon chéri.I love you, my darling.
- Tu es l'amour de ma vie, mon amour.You are the love of my life, my love.
- Je suis chanceux de t'avoir, mon trésor.I am lucky to have you, my treasure.
- Je pense à toi, mon cœur.I'm thinking of you, my heart.
- Viens ici, mon chou.Come here, my sweetie pie.
- Je t'aime tellement, mon loulou.I love you so much, my sweetie.
- Bonne nuit, mon choupinou.Good night, my sweetie.
- Tu es adorable, mon nounours.You are adorable, my teddy bear.
- Tu es merveilleux, mon chéri.You are wonderful, my sweetie.
- Bonne nuit, mon chéri.Goodnight, my sweetie.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are having breakfast together.
- HugoLe café est prêt, mon chéri.The coffee is ready, my sweetie.
- LéaMerci beaucoup, Léa.Thank you very much, Léa.
- HugoTu veux un croissant aussi ?Do you want a croissant too?
- LéaOui, s'il te plaît.Yes, please.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chéri, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
