How do you say "My own heart" in French?

"My own heart" in French is "Mon propre cœur". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘My own heart’ in French

Q: What does "Mon propre cœur" mean in English?

"Mon propre cœur" means "My own heart" in English. Usage tip: With possessives like [mon], French often says [mon propre cœur] where English says "my own heart." [Propre] adds emphasis: your very own, not someone else's.

Mon propre cœur

mahn pro-pruh kuhr

[mahn pro-pruh kuhr]

💬 Usage Tip: With possessives like [mon], French often says [mon propre cœur] where English says "my own heart." [Propre] adds emphasis: your very own, not someone else's.

Phrase Breakdown

Mon

[mahn]

'Mon' is used to indicate possession, for masculine singular words like 'cœur'.

Example

Je ressens cela dans mon propre cœur.

I feel it in my own heart.

propre

[pro-pruh]

own

'Propre' here refers to something belonging exclusively to someone.

Example

Je connais mon propre cœur.

I know my own heart.

cœur

[kuhr]

heart

The organ or metaphorical center of emotion or feeling.

Example

Mon propre cœur bat fort.

My own heart beats strongly.

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