French Conversation · Level 4
88 words
French word
admirer
Pronunciation
IPA/admiʁe/
Meaning
- verbadmire
Example
J'admire ton courage.
I admire your courage.
More examples
Nous admirons la vue depuis le sommet.
We admire the view from the summit.
Core concept
A person pauses before a quality, beauty, or brave act that commands respect and expresses that appreciation.
Common phrases
admirer quelqu'un
admire someone
admirer quelque chose
admire something
admirer la vue
admire the view
Similar words
aimer: To like someone or something with genuine affection.
adorer: To be extremely fond of something and absorbed by it.
apprécier: To recognize the worth and good qualities of someone or something.
louer: To put praise for someone or something into words.
Definition in French
Montrer ou éprouver de l'appréciation et du respect pour la qualité ou la beauté de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.
Word origin
French admirer comes through Old French from Latin admirari, built from ad- and mirari, 'wonder at,' and developed toward esteem and appreciation.
Usage tips
- Admirer takes a direct object, as in admirer ton courage, rather than the preposition de before the admired thing.
Other meanings
- be impressed by ___verb
- respectverb
- appreciateverb
- look admiringly at ___verb
Related words
- admirationadmirationnoun
- admirableadmirableadjective
- admirateuradmirernoun