Meaning & Definition of word "Amour"

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    Amour

    /əˈmuːr/

    noun:

    • 1. A passionate love, especially when regarded as a romantic or sexual relationship.
      • Example: Their amour was the talk of the town, full of romance and adventure.
    • 2. An affair or a romantic relationship, especially one that is not serious.
      • Example: She had a brief amour during her summer holiday in Paris.
    • 3. A term of endearment or affection.
      • Example: He whispered 'amour' softly in her ear, making her smile.

    Etymology

    From French 'amour', meaning 'love'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    amour fou:

    A passionate and uncontrollable love.

    amour propre:

    Self-love or self-esteem.

    les grandes amours:

    The great loves or significant romantic relationships.

    Related Words

    amoureuse:

    A feminine term for love or romantic affair.

    amoureux:

    A masculine term for love or romantic partner.

    Slang Meanings of amour

    Meaning: A fling.

    Example Sentence: He had a summer amour that didn’t last long.

    Meaning: A casual romantic relationship.

    Example Sentence: They’re just having an amour, nothing serious.