French word

amour

Pronunciation

IPA/amuʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlove

Example

Mon amour pour toi est éternel.

My love for you is eternal.

Illustration for amour (love)

More examples

Le roman raconte une belle histoire d'amour.

The novel tells a beautiful love story.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • déclaration d'amour

    declaration of love

  • faire l'amour

    make love

  • histoire d'amour

    love story

  • amour-propre

    self-respect

Similar words

amitié: Steady goodwill between friends based on closeness and trust.
attachement: A strong bond with a person or thing that makes separation feel difficult.
tendresse: A gentle, caring feeling toward another person.
affection: Warm fondness that grows naturally from familiarity and kindness.

Definition in French

Sentiment fort d'affection et d'attirance romantique envers une personne; peut désigner aussi la personne aimée.

Word origin

French inherited amour from Old French amor, descended from Latin amor and ultimately linked to the verb amare, 'to love'.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • affectionnoun
  • romancenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • amoureuxin loveadjective
  • amourettelittle love affairnoun

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