tu as mon cœur
The English phrase "you have my heart" is translated into French as tu as mon cœur.
This is a romantic expression used to tell someone that you love them deeply.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of the English expression: tu means 'you', as means 'have', mon means 'my' and cœur means 'heart'.
Did you know?
- While tu as mon cœur is poetic, French speakers more commonly say je t'aime to express deep love. Using the heart as a possessable object is often reserved for literature, song lyrics and highly dramatic romantic gestures.
- In French, the heart is linked to bravery through the word courage. This reflects an ancient belief that the cœur was the source of a person's strength and resolve, not just their romantic feelings.
- The word cœur shares the same Latin ancestor, cor, as the English word 'core'.
Examples in context
- Madame Dubois, sachez que mon cœur vous appartient depuis toujours.Madame Dubois, know that my heart has always belonged to you.
- Chérie, sache que mon cœur est à toi, aujourd'hui et pour toujours.Darling, know that my heart is yours, today and forever.
Example conversation
A couple is sharing a romantic moment in a park.
- LéaGabriel, je t'aime tellement.Gabriel, I love you so much.
- GabrielMoi aussi, Léa, je t'aime.I love you too, Léa.
- LéaTu as mon cœur, tu le sais ?You have my heart, do you know that?
- GabrielOui, et tu as le mien.Yes, and you have mine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries as, cœur, mon, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
