What is a mon petit chou?

There is a wonderful French phrase, "ma petite chou," which is a term of endearment for someone who is much loved. The literal translation is "my little cabbage." It seems perfect that a vegetable so sweet and healthful, yet hardy and reliable, should be the description for one's beloved in France.

Why do French say mon petit chou?

Mon petit chou Mon chou, mon petit chou, mon chou-chou, is a familiar expression of tenderness. It is a French expression that we can tell a person we love. Here the word chou is to understand under the sense of cute, adorable. For me it's sweetheart or my darling.

Can you say Mon Chou to a girl?

For instance, you'll see masculine and feminine for 'mon chou' – my sweet puff – because even though the word 'chou' is masculine, it's used of males and females alike. You may – and should – say 'mon chou' to all the women you love.

Is it mon petit chou or Ma Petite Chou?

"Chou" is the singular and "choux" is the plural, so it's "mon petit chou".

Can you say mon Cheri to a man?

Ma chérie and mon chéri both refer to “my darling,” the endearing term I am sharing with you here. The difference is that one is feminine (ma chérie, which is said to a female) and the other is masculine (mon chéri, which is said to a male).

How do you say mon Chou?

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How do you pronounce Petit Chou?

(pah-tee-suh-REE) a chou is short for a chou à la crème (shoo ah lah KREMM), a cream puff. So when you call your Valentine mon petit chou, it's like saying “honey”: something sweet and delicious.