60 French Nicknames & Terms of Endearment for Your Boyfriend

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Cute and unique things to call your French lover

Co-authored by Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Fact Checked

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In addition to being a Romance language, French is also a romantic language full of sweet nicknames and terms of endearment. If you’re looking for a new way to make your boyfriend feel special, consider giving him a French nickname. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of all the best cute, romantic, and flirty nicknames for your partner.

French Nicknames for Your Boyfriend or Husband

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Some of the most popular romantic French nicknames are “mon amour” (my love), “mon cœur” (my heart), and mon cher (my darling). Many cute terms of endearment are also inspired by animals, like mon lapin (my rabbit) and mon poussin (my chick). Mon chou (my cabbage) is another popular option.

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Romantic French Nicknames for Your Boyfriend

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Sweep him off his feet with a romantic nickname. Often, it’s not the grand gestures that make someone feel loved—it’s the little things, like sweet nicknames! The French language is often associated with romance, so why not give your boyfriend a romantic French nickname? Here are some popular options:
- Mon amour (my love)^{[1]
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- Mon beau (my handsome)
- Mon cœur (my heart)^{[2]
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- Mon cher (my darling)^{[3]
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- Mon chéri (my dear)^{[4]
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- Mon prince (my prince)
- Mon homme (my man)
- Mon mec (my guy)^{[5]
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- Ma raison de vivre (my reason for living)
- Ma raison d’être (my reason for being)
- Ma foi (my faith)
- Mon bonheur (my happiness)
- Mon doux (my sweet one)
- Mon soleil (my sunshine)
- Mon âme sœur (my soulmate)
- Want to know how to talk about your boyfriend in French? Check out our “How to Say Boyfriend in French” article!

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Cute French Nicknames

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Make him smile with a cute nickname. A lot of adorable French nicknames and terms of endearment are inspired by food or animals. Try one of these cute options the next time you’re feeling playful:
- Mon chou (my cabbage, also a French pastry)^{[6]
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- Mon chouchou (comes from “mon chou”)
- Mon choupinet (comes from “mon chou”)
- Mon ours (my bear)
- Mon nounours (my teddy bear)
- Mon canard (my duck)
- Mon lapin (my rabbit)
- Mon poulet (my chicken)
- Mon poussin (my chick)
- Mon Valentin (my Valentine)
- Mon preux chevalier (my valiant knight)
- Mon chat (my cat)
- Minou (kitty)
- Roudoudou (no translation, the name of a hard caramel candy)
- Ma joie (my joy)

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Affectionate French Nicknames

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Show him how much you care about him with an affectionate nickname. If you prefer to express your love through your words, give your boyfriend a sweet, loving nickname. Here are some affectionate terms of endearment that will make him melt:
- Mon loulou (no translation)
- Mon bébé (my baby)^{[7]
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- Ma moitié (my other half)
- Mon doudou (no translation, similar to “darling”)
- Mon autre (my other)
- Mon biquet (my lamb)
- Mon prince charmant (my prince charming)
- Mon Jules (no translation)
- Mon râleur (my complainer)
- Mon roc (my rock)
- Bisounours (carebear)
- Mon grand (my big guy)
- Mon oiseau (my bird)
- Ma caille (my quail)
- Mon papillon (my butterfly)

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Flirty French Nicknames

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Get a little saucy with a flirty nickname. Almost any romantic term of endearment can be sexy depending on how it’s used, but some are naturally more flirty than others. Here are some flirty nicknames that will make him blush:
- Mon loup (my wolf)
- Mon amoureux (my lover)
- Mamour (my love)
- Mon ange (my angel)^{[8]
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- Mon trésor (my treasure)^{[9]
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- Mon roi (my king)
- Mon Roméo (my Romeo)
- Mon bébé d’amour (my baby love)
- Mon Superman (my Superman)
- Mon tigre (my tiger)
- Mon vilain (my naughty)
- Mon rêve (my dream)
- Mon adoré (my adored one)
- Mon précieux (my precious)
- Mon étoile (my star)
- What’s your favorite flirty nickname for your boyfriend? Share it in our “What are some flirty names you can call your boyfriend?” forum!