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.
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
A fling.
He had a summer amour that didn’t last long.
A casual romantic relationship.
They’re just having an amour, nothing serious.