French Conversation · Level 16
89 words
French word
aimer
Pronunciation
IPA/eme/
Meaning
- verblike
Example
J'aime ce livre.
I like this book.
More examples
Il aime écouter de la musique.
He likes listening to music.
Core concept
A positive pull toward a person, thing, or activity that makes it appealing to the mind and feelings.
Common phrases
aimer la musique
like music
aimer faire quelque chose
like doing something
aimer bien quelqu'un
like someone
Similar words
adorer: To like someone or something very much.
aimer bien: To have a mild liking for someone or something.
préférer: To like one thing more than another.
plaire: To be pleasing or appealing to someone.
Definition in French
Ressentir de l'affection ou une préférence pour quelqu'un, quelque chose ou une activité.
Word origin
Aimer comes from Latin amare through Old French amer, and its meaning broadened from loving people to showing fondness for things and activities.
Usage tips
- With people, aimer can express love or simple liking, while aimer bien usually presents a milder preference and modifiers can strengthen the feeling.