J’aime (en. I like)

/ʒɛm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To feel affection or a strong appreciation for someone or something.

I love classical music.

J’aime la musique classique.

To have a preference for a type of food or an activity.

I love eating pasta.

J’aime manger des pâtes.

To wish for something to happen.

I love that you are here.

J’aime que tu sois ici.

The verb 'to love' comes from the Latin 'amare', which means 'to love'.

I love it a lot

Indicates a strong appreciation or affection.

j’aime beaucoup

I love that

Expresses a taste or satisfaction for something.

j’aime ça

I would like

Wishes for something, often with a connotation of desire.

j’aimerais

love

Deep affection for someone.

amour

to like

To express a less intense affection or preference.

aimer bien

appreciation

Recognition of the value or quality of something.

appréciation

To dig

I dig this song!

Je kiffe cette chanson !

To love madly

I love this movie madly.

J’aime à la folie ce film.