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    N'aimait (en. Didn't like)

    /nɛ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Expression indicating the absence of affection or love at a past moment.
    He didn't like classical music when he was young.
    Il n'aimait pas la musique classique quand il était jeune.
    Indication of an emotional bond that did not exist at a given time.
    She didn't love him as she says now.
    Elle ne l'aimait pas comme elle le dit maintenant.
    Reminder of a feeling that was not present in the past.
    In the past, he didn't like going to school.
    Autrefois, il n'aimait pas aller à l'école.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'aimer' with the negation 'ne' added.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    didn't really love
    Indicates an absence of sustained affection.
    n'aimait pas vraiment
    hardly liked
    Expresses a slight but insufficient affection.
    n'aimait guère
    didn't like at all
    Means a total absence of affection.
    n'aimait pas du tout

    Related Words

    love
    To feel affection or love for someone or something.
    aimer
    hate
    To feel an intense aversion for someone or something.
    détester
    appreciate
    To recognize the value or merit of something or someone.
    apprécier

    Slang Meanings

    Not to be a fan of something.
    He didn't like that movie, he said it with a disgusted look.
    Il n'aimait pas ce film, il l'a dit avec un air dégoûté.
    To express an absence of interest.
    She didn't really like that style of music.
    Elle n'aimait pas vraiment ce style de musique.