French Conversation · Level 19
89 words
French word
adorer
Pronunciation
IPA/adoʁe/
Meaning
- verblove
Example
Je t'adore.
I love you.
More examples
Ils adorent voyager.
They love traveling.
Core concept
Someone pouring strong affection and enthusiasm into a chosen person, thing, or activity.
Common phrases
adorer faire du sport
love playing sports
adorer voyager
love traveling
Similar words
aimer: To feel affection for someone or fondness for something.
apprécier: To recognize something's value or good qualities and like it.
kiffer: To really like something in casual slang.
Definition in French
Exprimer une affection très vive envers quelqu'un, quelque chose ou une activité, souvent de façon emphatique.
Word origin
The French verb adorer comes through Old French from Latin adorare, originally meaning to worship and later extending to intense affection and enthusiastic liking.
Usage tips
- With people, adorer can express strong affection without necessarily being romantic; with things or activities, it often sounds casual and enthusiastic.