amour
/a.muʁ/masculine
The English word 'love' is translated into French as amour.
Amour is a masculine noun meaning strong affection. When you use an indefinite article like un before it, such as un amour, the word can refer to a person, specifically a sweetheart or a lover. Related euphemistic phrases used to describe sexual intimacy include faire l'amour, coucher avec and baiser.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Which one should you use?
While amour is the noun for the concept of love, the related verb aimer can mean both 'to love' and 'to like', which may be confusing for English speakers. If you wish to express being strongly inclined towards doing something, you can use aimer beaucoup, aimer bien or vouloir beaucoup.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form amours is typically found in literary or formal contexts and refers to romantic affairs or dalliances.
How do you pronounce it?
/a.muʁ/
Did you know?
- A person might say they have 'un coup de foudre' to describe falling in love, which literally translates to 'a strike of lightning'.
- French uses the word amour in the expression amour-propre, which translates literally to 'self-love' but actually means 'self-esteem' or 'pride'.
- French distinguishes between amour (the feeling) and amourette, which refers to a brief, superficial crush or a fleeting romance.
Examples in context
- C'est ça l'amour ?Is this love?This sentence uses amour to ask if a specific situation is love.Tatoeba #606421 by qdii, translation #326263 by CK
- Je veux ton amour.I want your love.This sentence uses amour to express a desire for someone's love.Tatoeba #1790159 by sacredceltic, translation #1789308 by Spamster
- Crois en l'amour !Believe in love!This sentence uses amour as an exhortation to believe in love.Tatoeba #1947486 by sacredceltic, translation #1945925 by Scott
- J'adore la musique classique.I adore classical music.
- Je t'aime plus que tout.I love you more than anything.
- J't'adore tellement, tu sais.I adore you so much, you know.
- Je t'aime bien , t'es un(e) super ami(e).I like/love you as a friend, you're a great friend.
- T'as de l'amour partout où tu vas.You've got love all around you wherever you go.
- L'amour est magnifique.Love is beautiful.
- Amour et passion, les piliers de la vie.Love and passion, the pillars of life.
- 1168 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing their relationship.
- NathanNotre amour est très fort.Our love is very strong.
- ChloéJe suis d'accord avec toi.I agree with you.
- NathanL'amour change vraiment la vie.Love really changes life.
- ChloéOui, c'est magnifique.Yes, it is magnificent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “love” translations and entries amour, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
