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.