Adorait (en. Loved)
[a.dɔ.ʁɛ]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Imperfect past tense of the verb 'to adore', indicating an action of loving deeply in the past.
She adored walks by the sea.
Elle adorait les promenades au bord de la mer.
To express a strong attachment to something or someone.
He adored his dog more than anything.
Il adorait son chien plus que tout.
To have a passion for something.
They adored going to the movies every weekend.
Ils adoraient aller au cinéma chaque week-end.
Etymology
From the Latin 'adorare', meaning 'to adore' or 'to worship'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to adore someone
To feel a deep love or affection for someone.
adorer quelqu'un
to adore something
To have a passion or great appreciation for something.
adorer quelque chose
to love doing
To love engaging in a particular activity.
adorer faire
Related Words
adoration
The act of adoring, often in a religious context.
adoration
adorer
A person who adores or worships.
adorateur
adorable
Something that inspires affection, that is charming.
adorable
Slang Meanings
To be a super fan
She adored that new-age singer.
Elle est adorait de ce chanteur new-age.
To have a crush on
He adored that trendy new series.
Il adorait cette nouvelle série à la mode.