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amour
/a.muʁ/
love
L'amour est un sentiment profond qui unit deux personnes.
Love is a deep feeling that unites two people.
literary
A strong feeling of affection and care for someone or something.
Il a éprouvé un amour inconditionnel pour sa famille.
He felt unconditional love for his family.
L'amour de la musique l'a poussé à apprendre le piano.
His love of music drove him to learn the piano.
Often used in romantic contexts but not exclusively. Can also refer to a strong liking for an activity or object.
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Gender and number
'Amour' is masculine and singular. The plural form 'amours' is archaic and used in poetry or old texts. In modern French, 'amours' is rare.
Gold Rule
Romantic vs. non-romantic use
While 'amour' often refers to romantic love, it can also describe deep affection for non-human things (e.g., 'amour de la nature' — love of nature).
Word Origin
From Old French 'amur', from Latin 'amor', from 'amāre' (to love).
Usage Notes
In French, 'amour' is masculine and typically used in serious or literary contexts. The plural 'amours' is rare and poetic. In everyday speech, 'amitié' (friendship) or 'attirance' (attraction) may be used instead.
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