Paris a mon cœur
The English phrase "paris has my heart" can be expressed in French as Paris a mon cœur.
This expression is used to convey that a person loves the city of Paris very much.
Which one should you use?
While Paris a mon cœur is a direct way to state your affection, other variations allow for different nuances. You can use Paris a conquis mon cœur to say Paris has conquered your heart, or Paris est la ville de mon cœur to say Paris is the city of your heart. If you want to use a more personal, direct address, Paris, tu as mon cœur can be used to say "Paris, you have my heart".
Did you know?
- In some Quebecois dialects, the word a can be an eye-dialect spelling for 'elle', which means 'she'.
- By saying Paris, tu as mon cœur, you are treating the city as a person by using 'tutoiement', the informal 'you' used for intimates.
- In French, the word cœur is used in idioms for courage and center, such as avoir du cœur meaning to be brave.
Examples in context
- Paris, c'est là où mon cœur se sent chez lui.Paris, it's where my heart feels at home
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are looking at photos of a recent trip.
- ChloéJe veux y retourner, Paris a mon cœur.I want to go back, Paris has my heart.
- HugoC'est vrai que c'est une ville magnifique.It is true that it is a magnificent city.
- ChloéOn devrait y retourner l'année prochaine, Hugo.We should go back next year, Hugo.
- HugoJe suis d'accord, organisons cela !I agree, let's organize that!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Paris, a, cœur, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
