c'est mon mari
c'est mon mari is the French way to say "this is my husband".
This phrase is used to introduce one's male spouse to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, c'est mon mari translates to "it is my husband".
Which one should you use?
While c'est mon mari means "this is my husband", you can also use voici mon mari to say "here is my husband".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
If you want to sound more formal or official, you can use the word époux instead, as seen in the phrase c'est mon époux.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because mari is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine possessive adjective mon.
Did you know?
- If you use the word 'voici' instead of 'c'est', you are literally pointing toward him, as 'voici' combines 'vois' (see) and 'ici' (here).
- The word mon used in this phrase likely traces its roots back to the Gaulish language, a Celtic tongue spoken by the people before the Romans arrived in France.
- In formal or administrative settings, a woman might use the term conjoint to refer to her husband, providing a gender-neutral way to say 'partner'.
Examples in context
- C'est mon mari.This is my husband.
Example conversation
Manon introduces her husband to Hugo at a party.
- ManonHugo, c'est mon mari.Hugo, this is my husband.
- HugoEnchanté de vous rencontrer.Nice to meet you.
- ManonIl travaille avec moi.He works with me.
- HugoC'est très intéressant !That's very interesting!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries c'est, mari, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
