verb

adorer

love

Aimer quelqu’un ou quelque chose très fort, avec beaucoup d’affection ou de passion.

The French verb "adorer" means "to adore" or "to really love" something or someone. It expresses a very strong liking, affection, or passion.

Meaning:

  • To feel great love or affection for someone or something.
  • To love doing something very much.

Example sentences:

  • J'adore le chocolat. — I really love chocolate.
  • Elle adore son chien. — She adores her dog.
  • Ils adorent voyager. — They love traveling.

Synonyms and differences:

  • Aimer: Means "to like" or "to love," but is generally less intense than "adorer." For example, "j'aime le chocolat" means "I like (or love) chocolate," but "j'adore le chocolat" implies a stronger passion.
  • Kiffer (slang): Also means "to like a lot" or "to love," mainly used in casual or youth language.
  • Apprécier: Means "to appreciate" or "to like," but it is more moderate and less passionate than "adorer."
  • Rêver de: Means "to dream of," sometimes implying a deep desire rather than present affection.

"Adorer" is often used to clearly emphasize strong enthusiasm or deep affection, more intense than the general "aimer."

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Examples

Marie adore les gâteaux.verb

Marie loves cakes.

Nous adorons ce film.verb

We love this movie.

Avez-vous adoré votre voyage ?verb

Did you love your trip?

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