Valentin (en. Valentine)

/valɑ̃tɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A man or a lover, often in a romantic context.

She announced that she was going out with her valentin tonight.

Elle a annoncé qu'elle allait sortir avec son valentin ce soir.

Loved one, especially on Valentine's Day.

We exchange gifts for Valentine's Day, thinking of our valentin.

On s'échange des cadeaux pour la Saint-Valentin, en pensant à notre valentin.

From Latin 'Valentinus', derived from 'valens' meaning 'strong' or 'valid'.

My valentin

Affectionate term to refer to a partner.

Mon valentin

Valentine every day

Idea that love should be celebrated every day.

Valentin tous les jours

love

Intense feeling of affection towards someone.

amour

romance

Romantic relationship often associated with feelings of excitement.

romance

A guy one is dating.

He's my valentin, we had a great evening together.

C'est mon valentin, on a passé une super soirée ensemble.

A handsome guy, a charmer.

Look at him, he really looks like a valentin.

Regarde-le, il a vraiment l'air d'un valentin.