Adorer (en. Worship)

/a.dɔ.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To feel an intense love for someone or something.
She adores dogs.
Elle adore les chiens.
To pay worship or veneration to a deity.
They adore their gods.
Ils adorent leurs dieux.
To praise something enthusiastically.
He loves this movie.
Il adore ce film.

Etymology

From the Latin 'adorare', meaning 'to pray' or 'to venerate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to adore something
To love something strongly.
adorer quelque chose
to adore someone
To be deeply in love with someone.
adorer quelqu'un
to adore life
To fully appreciate life.
adorer la vie

Related Words

adoration
The act of adoring.
adoration
adorer
A person who adores.
adorateur
adoratrice
A woman who adores.
adoratrice

Slang Meanings

To dig
I dig this band!
Je kiffe ce groupe!
To like too much
She likes this cake too much.
Elle aime trop ce gâteau.