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"My love" in French: mon amour
mon amour
My love in French is mon amour. You say it to a partner of any gender—amour is masculine, so mon stays. It can be tender or lightly ironic depending on tone.
Morning text
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How to pronounce mon amour
Say it
mohn ah-MOOR
/mɔ̃.n‿a.muʁ/
Mon amour is mohn ah-MOOR. Nasal on in mon; amour ends with a French r.
"My love" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mon amour | my love Partner address. | Partner address. |
| amour | love The noun alone. | The noun alone. |
| mon amour chéri | my darling love Extra warm. | Extra warm. |
| les amours | loves / love affairs Plural contexts. | Plural contexts. |
How to use mon amour in real life
- 1Morning text
Bonjour mon amour, tu as bien dormi ?
Morning my love, did you sleep well?
Warm opener.
- 2Soft request
Mon amour, tu peux passer à la boulangerie ?
My love, can you stop by the bakery?
Everyday ask.
- 3Reassurance
Ça va aller, mon amour.
It'll be okay, my love.
Comforting tone.
Mistakes English speakers make with mon amour
Incorrect: Ma amour (to a woman).
Correct: Mon amour.
Amour is masculine; always mon amour.
Incorrect: My love, viens ici (mixing languages).
Correct: Mon amour, viens ici.
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Good to know
Mon amour works for any partner because amour is grammatically masculine. Couples also use chéri/chérie; mon amour feels a touch more lyrical.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calling from another room
ChatPal
Mon amour, tu as vu mes clés ?
My love, have you seen my keys?
You
Sur la table, mon amour.
On the table, my love.
ChatPal
Merci ! Je sors deux minutes.
Thanks! I'm heading out for two minutes.
You
Ok, à tout de suite.
Okay, see you in a bit.
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FAQ
Common questions about "My love" in French
How do you say my love in French?
Mon amour.
Do I say ma amour to a woman?
No—amour is masculine, so mon amour for everyone.
Is it only romantic?
Mostly partners; tone can also be playful.
How do you pronounce mon amour?
Mohn ah-MOOR.
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