j'adore la pizza
The English phrase "I love pizza" is expressed in French as j'adore la pizza.
The phrase is used to express a strong liking for pizza.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase j'adore is a contraction of je, meaning "I" and adore, meaning "adore" or "love".
Which one should you use?
While you can say j'aime la pizza to mean "I like pizza", the phrase j'adore la pizza is stronger and more common when expressing a passion for food.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing a general liking for a food item in French, you must use a definite article such as la before the food name.
Did you know?
- In many French-speaking regions, if you want to say you 'adore' something, you might actually use the word kiffer, which is popular slang among younger generations.
- The word la comes from the Latin illam, which was specifically the accusative feminine form of 'that'.
- In French culinary culture, saying j'adore la pizza might be followed by a debate over whether the 'pizza' in question is authentic or 'à la française'.
Examples in context
- J'adore la pizza.I love pizza.Tatoeba #459590 by sacredceltic, translation #2293564 by CK
- J'adore la pizza au fromage.I love cheese pizza.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to order for dinner.
- EmmaOn commande des sushis ?Shall we order sushi?
- HugoNon, j'adore la pizza !No, I love pizza!
- EmmaD'accord, une pizza pour Hugo.Okay, a pizza for Hugo.
- HugoMerci Emma, tu es géniale.Thanks Emma, you are great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, pizza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
