Aiment (en. Like)
/ɛm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To express affection towards someone or something.
They really like chocolate.
Ils aiment bien le chocolat.
To feel a preference or pleasure for something.
Children love to play in the park.
Les enfants aiment jouer au parc.
To wish to do something.
They love going to the cinema.
Elles aiment aller au cinéma.
Etymology
From the verb 'to love', derived from Latin 'amare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
love madly
To love intensely or passionately.
aimer à la folie
love having fun
To love spending time or having fun.
aimer s'amuser
love oneself
To have esteem and love for oneself.
s'aimer soi-même
love unconditionally
To love someone without expectations or limits.
aimer sans condition
Related Words
love
Deep feeling of affection towards someone.
amour
affection
Tender and warm feeling towards a person.
affection
preference
Willingness to favor or choose something in a group.
préférence
Slang Meanings
To love a lot
He loves his friends a lot, he is always there for them.
Il aime fort ses amis, il est toujours là pour eux.
To really enjoy
They really enjoy hip-hop.
Ils kiffent le hip-hop.
To be a fan of
She has been a fan of this band for years.
Elle est fan de ce groupe depuis des années.