j'aime les fraises
The English phrase "I like strawberries" is translated into French as j'aime les fraises.
This phrase is used to express a general preference for strawberries. While the verb aimer can mean "to love" when talking about people, in the context of food, it is used to express that you like or enjoy something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), aime (love/like) and les fraises (the strawberries).
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, when you express a general preference for a category of things, you use the definite article les instead of using no article as is done in English.
Did you know?
- If you want to say you 'really like' strawberries, you can say j'adore les fraises, but adding the word bien to j'aime (as in j'aime bien) actually makes the preference sound slightly weaker or more casual.
- The word fraises shares its spelling with the word for 'fraise', which is a traditional tool used to cut or shape wood.
- In France, the phrase les fraises des Bois refers to wild strawberries, which are much smaller and more aromatic than the cultivated ones you would usually find in a supermarket.
Examples in context
- J'aime les fraises.I like strawberries.This sentence is useful for expressing a general preference for strawberries using the form j'aime les fraises.Tatoeba #10497913 by pkill, translation #5851711 by CK
- J'aime les fraises avec du sucre.I like strawberries with sugar.
- En été, j'aime les fraises.In summer, I like strawberries.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are talking about fruit.
- LéaTu veux un fruit, Nathan ?Do you want a piece of fruit, Nathan?
- NathanOui, j'aime les fraises.Yes, I like strawberries.
- LéaIl en reste dans le frigo.There are some left in the fridge.
- NathanMerci beaucoup, Léa.Thank you very much, Léa.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
