L'aimais (en. Loved him)

lɛ.mɛ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To feel affection or love for someone or something.
I loved him/her a lot when we were together.
Je l'aimais beaucoup quand nous étions ensemble.
To have a strong preference or marked taste for something.
I loved walks in the forest during my childhood.
J'aimais les balades en forêt pendant mon enfance.
To be emotionally attached to a person.
I loved him like a brother.
Je l'aimais comme un frère.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'amare', meaning 'to love'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I loved him/her so much.
Indicates a great affection for a person.
je l'aimais tant
I didn't love him/her at all.
Expresses a total lack of affection.
je ne l'aimais pas du tout

Related Words

to love
To feel affection towards someone.
aimer
love
Intense feeling of affection between two people.
amour
affection
Feeling of attachment towards someone.
affection

Slang Meanings

To really like (slang).
I really liked that song when I was young.
Je kiffais cette chanson quand j'étais jeune.
To really love (slang).
I really loved what he did; it was amazing.
J'aimais grave ce qu'il faisait, c'était incroyable.