amour
/a.muːʁ/noun★Beginner
formalinformal
Love, especially romantic or deep affection between people
L'amour est une force puissante.
Love is a powerful force.
Ils ont trouvé l'amour à Paris.
They found love in Paris.
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Can refer to romantic love, familial love, or deep affection in general.
informal
A person or thing that is loved
Mon amour, je t'attends.
My love, I'm waiting for you.
Collocations
avoir de l'amourto have lovefaire l'amourto make loveperdre l'amourto lose love
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Related Phrases
à l'amourphrase
for love
tomber amoureuxphrase
to fall in love
💡Pro Tip
Romantic vs. General Use
'Amour' is often used for romantic love, but can also refer to deep affection in general.
⚡Gold Rule
Gender and Agreement
'Amour' is masculine, so adjectives must agree (e.g., 'un grand amour').
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'amor', from Latin 'amor' meaning 'love, affection'.
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'amour' is often used in a more poetic or intense way compared to English 'love'.
Word Breakdown
amor
love
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