J'adore les croissants
The English phrase "I love croissants" is translated into French as J'adore les croissants.
This phrase is used to express a strong liking for croissants.
What does it mean word for word?
The term J'adore is a contraction of Je (I) and adore (love/adore).
Which one should you use?
While J'adore expresses a strong passion or intense love, the phrase J'aime les croissants is a more moderate way to say you like them.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, particularly in France, the colloquial phrase Je suis dingue de is used to express intense affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing a general preference for a category of food in French, you must use the definite article les (the) rather than omitting it as you would in English.
Did you know?
- The phrase Je kiffe les croissants uses the verb kiffer, which is a popular slang term borrowed from Arabic.
- Using the verb aimer to say you love a person is romantic, but adding bien to create Je t'aime bien actually turns the meaning into 'I like you'.
- True French 'croissants' are traditionally shaped like a crescent, but the straight-edged version is usually a sign that the pastry is made with different dough, such as 'pain au beurre'.
Examples in context
- Les croissants sont délicieux, j'adore leur beurre fondant et leur texture feuilletée.The croissants are delicious, I love their melting butter and flaky texture.
- Je suis passionné(e) par les croissants, et je trouve votre technique simplement remarquable.I am passionate about croissants, and I find your technique simply remarkable.
- J'adore les croissants, ils sont encore meilleurs avec de la confiture de fraises !I love croissants, they are even better with strawberry jam!
- Je kiffe les croissants, ils sont trop bons avec un café bien chaud !I love croissants, they are so good with a nice hot coffee!
- Le matin, j'adore les croissants.In the morning, I love croissants.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are at a bakery.
- LucasRegarde ces viennoiseries, Chloé !Look at these pastries, Chloé!
- ChloéC'est vrai, j'adore les croissants.It's true, I love croissants.
- LucasTu en veux un ?Do you want one?
- ChloéOui, s'il te plaît, Lucas.Yes, please, Lucas.
