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L’amour (en. Love)

/la.muʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Intense feeling of affection and passion for someone.

The love between them is palpable.

L'amour entre eux est palpable.

Romantic relationship between two people.

They have been in love for several years.

Ils sont en amour depuis plusieurs années.

Tender attachment to something or someone.

His love for music is evident.

Son amour pour la musique est évident.

Etymology

From Latin 'amor', meaning love, affection.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in love

To experience romantic feelings for someone.

être amoureux

love is blind

Love does not allow one to see the other's flaws.

l'amour est aveugle

to make love

To have sexual relations.

faire l'amour

love of life

To have a great appreciation for life.

l'amour de la vie

Related Words

lover

One who feels love for someone.

amoureux

self-love

Self-esteem, self-love.

amour-propre

lovesick

A person deeply infatuated.

amoureux transis

Slang Meanings

love at first sight

He had a love at first sight moment when he saw her.

Il a eu un coup de foudre en la voyant.

crush

She has a crush on her neighbor.

Elle a un béguin pour son voisin.

flame

They rekindled their old flame.

Ils ont renoué avec leur flamme d'autrefois.