mon cœur
The English term pookie can be translated into French as mon cœur.
This phrase is used as a cute nickname to address a romantic partner or someone you love dearly.
Which one should you use?
You may also use other informal nicknames like Mon Petit Chou (my little cabbage), Mon Lapin (my rabbit) or Mon Poussin (my chick).
Did you know?
- Even if the person you are addressing is female, you still say mon cœur because the word 'cœur' is masculine.
- French has a wide variety of 'food-based' nicknames, such as mon sucre d'orge meaning 'my barley sugar', which serves the same purpose as mon cœur.
- The French word cœur is used not only in the phrase mon cœur but also in the term avoir le cœur sur la main, which describes someone who is incredibly generous.
Examples in context
- Tu me manques, mon cœur.I miss you, my darling.
- Viens ici, mon cœur.Come here, sweetheart.
- Je t'aime, mon cœur.I love you, my love.
Example conversation
A couple is having a quiet breakfast together at home.
- HugoBonjour, mon cœur.Good morning, my sweetheart.
- ManonBien dormi, Hugo ?Did you sleep well, Hugo?
- HugoOui, très bien.Yes, very well.
- ManonMoi aussi, je suis contente de te voir.Me too, I am happy to see you.
