Amour

/əˈmuːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A passionate love, especially when regarded as a romantic or sexual relationship.

Their amour was the talk of the town, full of romance and adventure.

An affair or a romantic relationship, especially one that is not serious.

She had a brief amour during her summer holiday in Paris.

A term of endearment or affection.

He whispered 'amour' softly in her ear, making her smile.

From French 'amour', meaning 'love'.

amour fou

A passionate and uncontrollable love.

amour propre

Self-love or self-esteem.

les grandes amours

The great loves or significant romantic relationships.

amoureuse

A feminine term for love or romantic affair.

amoureux

A masculine term for love or romantic partner.

A fling.

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

A casual romantic relationship.

They’re just having an amour, nothing serious.