French Word of the Day
aimer
/eh-MAY/ • verb — 23rd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to like or to love; to have affection for someone or something
Examples
- J'aime le chocolat.
(I love chocolate.) - J'aime lire avant de dormir.
(I like to read before sleeping.) - Je t'aime.
(I love you.)
Synonyms
- adorer
- apprécier
Use aimer to express both liking and loving; context determines intensity. To soften affection for people or things, French often uses 'aimer bien' (e.g., 'Je l'aime bien' = I like him/her). With an infinitive, aimer means 'to like to' do something (e.g., 'J'aime voyager').
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