mon trésor
mon trésor is the French way to say "my treasure".
mon trésor is a term of endearment used to address someone who is loved very much. It is commonly used by parents toward their children and also between romantic partners.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mon (my) and the noun trésor (treasure).
How does it change in a sentence?
Even if you are addressing a woman, you use the masculine form mon trésor because the gender of the term of endearment is determined by the noun itself, not the person being addressed.
Did you know?
- French speakers use a wide variety of animal-based terms of endearment, such as mon lapin (my rabbit) or ma puce (my flea), alongside mon trésor.
- The word trésor shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'thesaurus'. Both trace back to the Greek word θησαυρός, which originally referred to a 'storehouse' for valuables.
- While English uses 'my treasure' to describe a person, calling someone mon trésor in French can sound more like you are speaking to a child than a romantic partner. It is a very sweet, slightly patronizing term often reserved for the very young.
Examples in context
- Bonjour mon trésor.Hello, my treasure.This sentence is useful for greeting someone with mon trésor.Tatoeba #5255329 by martin9, translation #6733276 by Eccles17
- Bonsoir, mon trésor ! Que je suis content d'être enfin à la maison !Good night, my treasure! How happy I am to be finally at home!This sentence is useful for expressing happiness at being home while using mon trésor.Tatoeba #7356050 by felix63, translation #7356704 by Eccles17
- Je t'aime, mon trésor.I love you, my treasure.
- Tu es mon bijou le plus précieux.You are my most precious jewel.
- Je t'aime, ma perle rare.I love you, my rare pearl.
- Je vous présente mon trésor, ma fille Sophie.Allow me to introduce you to my treasure, my daughter Sophie.
- Mon trésor, tu es ma raison de continuer à avancer chaque jour.My treasure, you are my reason to keep moving forward every day.
- Tu me manques, mon trésor.I miss you, my treasure.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are saying goodbye before a long trip.
- EmmaFais attention à toi, mon trésor.Take care of yourself, my treasure.
- HugoJe le ferai, Emma.I will, Emma.
- EmmaReviens-moi vite.Come back to me soon.
- HugoJe t'aime, mon trésor.I love you, my treasure.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, trésor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
