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    Amante (en. Lover)

    /a.mɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A woman loved in a romantic or erotic context.
    He has had a mistress for several years.
    Il a une amante depuis plusieurs années.
    A woman who has a relationship with a married person.
    She was the mistress of that married man.
    Elle a été la amante de cet homme marié.
    An escorted woman whose relationships are romantic in nature.
    The mistresses of rich men are often young women.
    Les amantes des hommes riches sont souvent des jeunes femmes.

    Etymology

    From old French 'amante', the feminine form of 'amant', from Latin 'amans' meaning 'loving'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    secret lover
    Hidden romantic relationship.
    amante secrète
    to be someone's mistress
    Maintaining a romantic affair with a person.
    être l'amante de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    amant
    Man in a romantic relationship.
    amant
    métamore
    Partner of their partner's partner.
    métamore
    coquine
    Woman of loose morals.
    coquine

    Slang Meanings

    Woman with whom one has a romantic affair.
    She is his little mistress.
    Elle est sa petite amante.
    Accomplice in a secret romantic relationship.
    He presents her as his confidante, but she is his mistress.
    Il la présente comme sa confidente, mais c'est son amante.