Amoureuse (en. In love)

/a.mu.ʁøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who feels love for someone.
She is in love with her best friend.
Elle est amoureuse de son meilleur ami.
Related to love.
They discuss romantic topics.
Ils discutent de sujets amoureux.
Who shows affection.
Her gaze was loving and tender.
Son regard était amoureuse et tendre.

Etymology

From Latin 'amor', meaning 'love'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in love with life
A person who loves life passionately.
amoureuse de la vie
long-distance love
A romantic relationship where partners are geographically distant.
amoureuse à distance
loving woman
A woman who is deeply infatuated.
femme amoureuse

Related Words

love
A deep feeling of affection between individuals.
amour
lovelorn
One who feels love.
amoureux
infatuated
To be captivated by love.
amouraché

Slang Meanings

love at first sight
They met and it was true love at first sight.
Ils se sont rencontrés et c'était un vrai coup de foudre.
to be on cloud nine
Since she fell in love, she is always on cloud nine.
Depuis qu'elle est amoureuse, elle est toujours dans les nuages.