English–French

“love” in French

French

Alsoadorer

Pronunciation

IPA/amuʁ/

Example

Mon amour pour toi est éternel.

My love for you is eternal.

Illustration for amour (love)

How to say “love” in French

“Love” in French is amour.

A powerful inner attachment linking two people and naming the loved person at its center.

Full entry for amour: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with amour

Le roman raconte une belle histoire d'amour.

The novel tells a beautiful love story.

Tips for using amour

  • Mon amour can address a romantic partner directly, but it is an intimate expression rather than a neutral form of address.

Other French words for “love”

Je t'adore.

I love you.

“love” in other languages