English–French
“boyfriend” in French
How to say “boyfriend” in French
“Boyfriend” in French is mec.
A casual male figure pointed out in conversation, whose relationship to the speaker depends on the surrounding words.
Example sentences with mec
Son mec est parti sans prévenir.
Her boyfriend left without warning.
Tips for using mec
- Mec is informal and can sound blunt or mildly dismissive when it means 'guy', depending on context and tone.
Other French words for “boyfriend”
Tu vas voir ton jules ce soir ?
Are you going to see your boyfriend tonight?