Ma chérie and mon chéri are feminine and masculine forms of the French word that can be translated as "my dear," "my darling," or "my sweetheart." These terms can be used for both friends and romantic partners.
Mec, meuf / copain, copine
Now the (younger) French prefer to say “mon mec” or “mon copain” for boyfriend and “ma meuf” or “ma copine” for girlfriend.
Mon bébé - it's the French version of 'baby' or 'babe'.
The French generally date someone that they had previously met either through their friends or social circles, meetup groups, local events, but also through online dating site and apps. What is this? Online dating sites, or apps —like Tinder, Happn, Meetic, etc. — are more and more popular for both men and women.
If the person or object is masculine, use “beau” or “bel” depending on what comes after it. If the person or object is feminine, use “belle”.
Draguer - to flirt. If you fancy trying your hand at the French dating scene, draguer is the perfect word, it means flirting with or hitting on someone. You can decide to be upfront about it and say it directly to the person you fancy. Oui je te drague - Yes, I'm hitting on you.
Some guys go the "classic" route with names like "angel," "darling," and "sweetheart"; some prefer food-inspired nicknames, like "cookie" and "cupcake"; and some straight-up worship their partners with loving names like "queen," "goddess," and "light of my life."
Une amourette = a fling, a love affair.
The French have an undeniable reputation when it comes to love and sex. They are passionate, enticing and simply irresistible.
The expression mon chéri comes from French. Chéri is from a French verb form for “cherished” and mon is the male personal pronoun “my.” So, your chéri is someone you prize and treasure. The female equivalent is ma chérie.
Amour is a gender-neutral name of French origin, perfect for the newest love in your life.
Mademoiselle ([madmwazɛl]) is a French courtesy title, abbreviated Mlle, traditionally given to an unmarried woman. The equivalent in English is "Miss".
Tres Belle, meaning very beautiful.
"Madame" (Mme) for a woman. The plural is Mesdames (Mmes). "Mademoiselle" (Mlle) is a traditional alternative for an unmarried woman.
Public displays of affection (PDA) aren't a taboo in France. Couples hold hands, hug, and kiss regularly. Perhaps this is the reason why the reputation for French romantic freedom is so widespread.
Usually, the man will pay for dinner on the first date, and the woman might pay the next time; but splitting it would simply be seen as tacky. This is good news if you value your independence and want to feel like an equal when dating someone.
Don't be afraid to flirt
French men have a (well-earned) reputation for being very flirtatious. The first moves towards dating a French man can be as simple as a glance, or a smile. This is all part of the dating game here, so don't be afraid to play your role.