Bien-aimé (en. Beloved)

[bjɛ̃.e.mɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person or thing that is loved.
My beloved is always by my side.
Mon bien-aimé est toujours à mes côtés.
An affectionate term used to refer to a very dear person.
She considers him her beloved.
Elle le considère comme son bien-aimé.

Etymology

From the French 'bien' meaning 'well' or 'good' and 'aimé', derived from the verb 'aimer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my beloved
my love, the person I appreciate greatly.
mon bien-aimé
my beloved
my partner, the one I love deeply.
ma bien-aimée

Related Words

love
Intense feeling of affection for someone.
amour
affection
Feeling of attachment and affection.
affection
darling
The one who is loved tenderly.
chéri

Slang Meanings

Love
He calls her his love.
Il l'appelle son amour.
Darling
Look at what I did for my darling.
Regarde ce que j'ai fait pour mon chéri.