Amours (en. Loves)
/a.muʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Romantic relationships between people.
They shared several loves during their youth.
Ils ont partagé plusieurs amours durant leur jeunesse.
Intense feelings of affection.
His loves made him happy but also unhappy.
Ses amours l'ont rendu heureux mais aussi malheureux.
The set of people with whom one has had romantic relationships.
She remembers all her past loves.
Elle se souvient de tous ses amours passés.
Etymology
From the Latin 'amor', which means 'love'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
impossible loves
Romantic relationships that cannot be realized.
amours impossibles
to have loves
To be in search of romantic relationships.
avoir des amours
unrequited loves
Romantic relationships that face obstacles.
les amours contrariés
Related Words
lover
A person who feels love.
amoureux
female lover
A woman who feels love.
amoureuse
love
Intense feelings of affection.
amour
Slang Meanings
Boyfriends or girlfriends.
She has so many loves that they are no longer counted.
Elle a tellement d'amours qu'on ne les compte plus.
One-night stands.
He only seeks fleeting loves.
Il ne cherche que des amours passagères.