Amour (en. Love)

/a.muʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Deep affection for a person.
The love between two people is powerful.
L'amour entre deux personnes est puissant.
Romantic or emotional feeling.
They experienced unconditional love.
Ils ont connu un amour inconditionnel.
Romantic relationship.
They married for love.
Ils se sont mariés par amour.

Etymology

From Latin 'amor', meaning 'affection' or 'passion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the declaration of love
Expression of loving feelings.
la déclaration d'amour
mad love
An intense and often irrational love.
amour fou
to be in love
To feel feelings of love for someone.
être amoureux

Related Words

lover
Person who feels love.
amoureux
female lover
Woman who feels love.
amoureuse
friendship
Affectionate relationship between friends.
amitié

Slang Meanings

Love at first sight
She had love at first sight for him from the first glance.
Elle a eu un coup de foudre pour lui dès le premier regard.
Doll
She treats him like her doll, and he loves it.
Elle le traite comme sa poupée, et il adore ça.
My little heart
He calls her 'my little heart' when he talks to her.
Il l'appelle 'mon petit cœur' quand il lui parle.
Darling
She always called him 'my darling'.
Elle l'a toujours appelé 'mon chéri'.
Bae
He posted a picture of him and his bae on Instagram.
Il a posté une photo de lui et sa bae sur Instagram.