Aimes (en. Love)

/ɛm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To be in love with someone.
You love your girlfriend.
Tu aimes ta petite amie.
To have a liking or preference for something.
You love classical music.
Tu aimes la musique classique.
To feel affection or attachment for someone or something.
You love reading novels.
Tu aimes lire des romans.

Etymology

From Old French 'aimer', derived from Latin 'amare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I love you
Expression used to declare one’s love to someone.
je t'aime
Do you love me?
Question to ask if someone has feelings of love.
tu m'aimes?
Love thy neighbor
Commandment to treat others with kindness and love.
aime ton prochain

Related Words

to love
Verb in the infinitive meaning to feel love or affection.
aimer
love
Deep feeling of affection towards someone.
amour
affection
Feeling of attachment or tenderness for someone.
affection

Slang Meanings

To really like (slang)
I really like this movie, it’s awesome!
Je kiffe ce film, c'est génial !
To be a fan
I am a fan of this music group.
Je suis fan de ce groupe de musique.