merci mon amour
The French phrase for "thank you, my love" is merci mon amour.
This expression is used to show gratitude toward a romantic partner.
Did you know?
- While mon amour is romantic, French speakers often use other nouns like mon chou or ma puce to address partners, which literally mean 'my cabbage' and 'my flea'.
- The word merci originally meant a 'reward' or 'wages' rather than an expression of gratitude. It comes from the Latin mercēdem, which refers to a price or a fee paid for services.
- In France, it is common to accompany a phrase like merci mon amour with 'la bise', a social kiss on both cheeks.
Examples in context
- Merci, mon amour, pour le dîner délicieux.Thank you, my love, for the delicious dinner.
- Je te remercie, mon amour. C'était vraiment savoureux!I thank you, my love. It was truly delicious!
- Merci pour tout, mon amour. Tu es incroyable.Thank you for everything, my love. You are incredible.
- Merci mon amour, pour les fleurs.Thank you, my love, for the flowers.
- Tu es parfait, merci mon amour.You are perfect, thank you, my love.
- Merci mon amour, je t'aime.Thank you, my love, I love you.
Example conversation
Nathan brings Manon a cup of coffee in the morning.
- ManonC'est très gentil de ta part.That is very kind of you.
- NathanDe rien, ma chérie.You're welcome, my darling.
- ManonMerci mon amour.Thank you, my love.
- NathanTout le plaisir est pour moi.The pleasure is all mine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amour, merci, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
