j'adore les phoques
The English phrase "I love seals" is translated into French as j'adore les phoques.
This phrase is used to express a strong liking for the marine mammals known as seals. In French, while the verb aimer can mean to like or to love, using the verb adorer (as in j'adore) is a very common way to express a strong passion or intense liking for something.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing a general preference or liking for a category of animals, the definite article les must be used in the phrase les phoques.
Did you know?
- The word phoque is frequently used in French slang as a vulgar punchline or a double entendre because it sounds similar to other taboo words.
- If you were to say you 'love' a person using the same verb structure, you would say je l'aime, but if you said you 'like' a person, you would actually say je l'aime bien.
- While adorer translates to 'adore', it is used much more casually in French than 'adore' is used in English, often describing a love for simple objects or foods.
Examples in context
- J'adore ces adorables phoques!I love these adorable seals!
- Regarde cette photo, j'adore les phoques !Look at this photo, I love seals!
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are looking at a nature documentary on TV.
- LucasRegarde ce petit animal, j'adore les phoques.Look at this little animal, I love seals.
- LéaIls sont vraiment très mignons.They are really very cute.
- LucasEst-ce que tu veux voir un documentaire sur eux ?Do you want to watch a documentary about them?
- LéaOui, avec plaisir !Yes, with pleasure!
