mon oiseau

[andy_westken]

Hi

I came across "mon oiseau" begin used as a term of endearment in a French novel. It's not mentioned in any of the existing "terms of endearment" threads on this site, so I was left wondering:

#1 Is it new / not so common ?
#2 Is it only appropriate for a man to use it when speaking to his girlfriend, or can it be used in other cases ?

Thanks, Andy

 

[thbruxelles]

Hi,

As a term of endearment, i would use 'mon poussin', 'mon oiseau' sounds a little weird, if not awkward.

 

[doinel]

You can call the one you love any name you like . Mon oiseau, mon petit oiseau, ma touterelle, mon canard, ma caille, mon poussin... I wouldn't try ' ma dinde , mon dindon, mon vautour' There are other threads but I can't find any right now
See ver de terre

 

[Nickko]

You can call the one you love any name you like . Mon oiseau, mon petit oiseau, ma touterelle, mon canard, ma caille, mon poussin... I wouldn't try ' ma dinde , mon dindon, mon vautour' There are other threads but I can't find any right now

I agree with Doinel : "ma toute réelle" is like a dream come true.

As for "Ma dinde", I use it sometimes, but seldom, as last time I had to deal with re-educational therapy for 6 months.

"Mon oiseau" is more intimate. I mean, I won't share it with any any old Tom or Harry (or even any old Dick).

 

[doinel]

Je vais me faire traiter de tous les noms d'oiseaux. Ma tourterelle sounds nicer, indeed. Thanks Nickko.
What about ' Mon oiseau des iles????
' Mon oiseau' could be a thin young girl with a small appetite ? or with a lovely voice.

 

[andy_westken]

Thanks for all your replies. So "mon oiseau" is used, but not that often.

I think that I'd better not use the term myself. At least until I understand all the underlying connotations...