amour
/a.muʁ/
The English phrase 'amor' is translated into French as amour.
amour refers to a strong feeling of love or affection for another person.
How do you pronounce it?
/a.muʁ/. It has 2 syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the Spanish or Latin spelling amor instead of the correct French spelling amour.
Did you know?
- While most French nouns have a fixed gender, the word amour is a grammatical shapeshifter. It is usually masculine, but can become feminine in literature to emphasize a love that is particularly intense or painful.
- The expression amour-propre is a bit of a linguistic trick. Although it literally translates to 'self-love', it does not mean being narcissistic, but rather refers to one's dignity or self-esteem.
- The expression faire l'amour is now used for sex, but in historical French literature, it referred to the social act of courting or wooing a partner.
Examples in context
- C'est le grand amour de ma vie.It is the great love of my life.
- Il éprouve un amour sincère pour elle.He feels a sincere love for her.
- Notre amour est très fort.Our love is very strong.
Example conversation
A couple is talking about their long-term relationship at a cafe.
- GabrielTon amour pour moi est toujours aussi fort ?Is your love for me still as strong?
- LéaOui, Gabriel, c'est un amour immense.Yes, Gabriel, it is an immense love.
- GabrielJe suis si heureux de t'avoir.I am so happy to have you.
- LéaMoi aussi, mon chéri.Me too, my darling.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry amour, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
