amour
noun
The noun for "love" is amour and the verb is aimer. The phrase Je t'aime means "I love you".
Meaning: deep affection (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| amour | noun |
| aimer | verb |
| Je t'aime | I love you |
In Cajun French aimer also means "to like" when the object is a thing. You can say J'aime le gombo for "I like gumbo" in a way that sounds quite strong.
How do you pronounce it?
Amour sounds like "ah-MOOR" and aime like "em".
Did you know?
- The Cajun term of endearment cher, written "sha" in English, comes from the French word meaning "dear".
Examples in context
- Je t'aime, Maman.I love you, Mom.
- L'amour, c'est important.Love is important.
- Ils s'aiment beaucoup.They love each other a lot.
Example conversation
Rosalie and her husband Gérard sit on their porch in Mamou in the evening.
- RosalieGérard, je t'aime.Gérard, I love you.
- GérardJe t'aime aussi, ma chère.I love you too, my dear.
- RosalieViens, on danse.Come on, let us dance.
