French word

aimé

Pronunciation

IPA/eme/

Meaning

  • adjectiveloved

Example

Ce chanteur est aimé du public.

This singer is loved by the public.

Illustration for aimé (loved)

More examples

Le professeur est aimé de ses élèves.

The teacher is loved by his students.

Core concept

Someone or something that receives affection, esteem, or broad approval.

Common phrases

  • être aimé du public

    be loved by the public

  • aimé de tous

    loved by everyone

  • bien aimé

    well-liked

Similar words

apprécié: Recognized by others as valuable or good, and liked by them.
adoré: Loved deeply and enthusiastically by many people.
chéri: Treated with affectionate care by someone close.
populaire: Liked and supported by a large number of people.

Definition in French

Qui est aimé, estimé ou populaire, en parlant d'une personne ou d'une chose.

Word origin

French aimé is the adjectival use of the past participle of aimer, an inherited verb that developed from Latin amare through Old French.

Usage tips

  • In aimé du public, the word often means 'popular with the public' rather than expressing deep personal love.

Other meanings

  • popularadjective

Opposites

  • détestéhatedadjective
  • impopulaireunpopularadjective

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