A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "This is my girlfriend" in French
Introduce your girlfriend in French with 'C'est ma petite amie.' Simple and direct.
C'est ma petite amie.
sayt mah pee-TEET ah-MEEcasual
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Use this when you're introducing your girlfriend to friends, family, or even new acquaintances. It's a straightforward way to make the introduction clear.
Alternatives
- Voici ma petite amie.Slightly more formal, like 'Here is my girlfriend.'
- C'est ma copine.More casual, can also mean 'my friend' (female).
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'petite'
The 'e' at the end of 'petite' is silent, so it sounds like 'pet-IT', not 'pet-EE-tuh'.
Gender agreement
'Amie' is feminine; if you were introducing a boyfriend, you'd say 'mon petit ami'.
A small cultural note
While 'petite amie' is common, some younger people might use 'ma copine' more frequently, though this can also mean 'my friend'.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
What's the difference between petite amie and copine?
'Petite amie' specifically means girlfriend. 'Copine' can mean girlfriend but also just a female friend, so context is key.
How to say 'this is my boyfriend'?
You would say 'C'est mon petit ami.' Note the masculine possessive 'mon' and the masculine noun 'ami'.
Is 'petite amie' too childish?
No, it's a standard and widely understood term for girlfriend across most age groups.
