aimer/ɛ.me/
verb · A1 · Frequency 111
verb
Meanings
to love
Usually refers to affection toward a person such as a partner or family member; it takes a noun, pronoun, or infinitive object; not used for the fixed expression aimer mieux.
to like
Used for liking things, activities, or general preferences; commonly takes a noun or infinitive; very often occurs with bien, as in aimer bien.
Examples
Aimer quelqu'un, c'est accepter ses qualités et ses défauts.
To love someone is to accept their qualities and flaws.
Elle préfère aimer les plats simples et bien préparés.
She prefers to like simple, well-prepared dishes.
Collocations
- aimer passionnémentto love passionately
Common mistakes
Je lui aime beaucoup.
Je l'aime beaucoup.
The verb aimer takes a direct object, so use the direct object pronoun l' for “love/like him or it,” not the indirect object pronoun lui.
Related words
verb
Meanings
to love
Usually refers to affection toward a person such as a partner or family member; it takes a noun, pronoun, or infinitive object; not used for the fixed expression aimer mieux.
to like
Used for liking things, activities, or general preferences; commonly takes a noun or infinitive; very often occurs with bien, as in aimer bien.
Examples
En aimant sincèrement son partenaire, elle lui accorde beaucoup de confiance.
By sincerely loving her partner, she gives that person a great deal of trust.
En aimant les romans policiers, il passe souvent ses soirées à lire.
Liking detective novels, he often spends his evenings reading.
En aimant ce restaurant, nous y retournons régulièrement.
Because we like this restaurant, we return there regularly.
verb
Meanings
to love
Usually refers to affection toward a person such as a partner or family member; it takes a noun, pronoun, or infinitive object; not used for the fixed expression aimer mieux.
to like
Used for liking things, activities, or general preferences; commonly takes a noun or infinitive; very often occurs with bien, as in aimer bien.
Examples
Il a aimé sa sœur avec une grande tendresse.
He loved his sister with great tenderness.
Nous avons aimé ce petit café près de la gare.
We liked this little café near the station.
Elle a aimé le calme de ce village.
She liked the peacefulness of this village.
Collocations
- aimer passionnémentto love passionately
Common mistakes
Je lui aime beaucoup.
Je l'aime beaucoup.
The verb aimer takes a direct object, so use the direct object pronoun l' for “love/like him or it,” not the indirect object pronoun lui.
Related words
verb
Meanings
to love
Usually refers to affection toward a person such as a partner or family member; it takes a noun, pronoun, or infinitive object; not used for the fixed expression aimer mieux.
to like
Used for liking things, activities, or general preferences; commonly takes a noun or infinitive; very often occurs with bien, as in aimer bien.
Examples
J'aime profondément ma famille et je veille souvent sur elle.
I deeply love my family and often look after them.
J'aime ce quartier parce qu'il est calme le soir.
I like this neighborhood because it is quiet in the evening.
Elle aime préparer un thé chaud après sa journée de travail.
She likes making a hot tea after her workday.
Collocations
- aimer passionnémentto love passionately
Common mistakes
Je lui aime beaucoup.
Je l'aime beaucoup.
The verb aimer takes a direct object, so use the direct object pronoun l' for “love/like him or it,” not the indirect object pronoun lui.
Related words
verb
Meanings
to love
Usually refers to affection toward a person such as a partner or family member; it takes a noun, pronoun, or infinitive object; not used for the fixed expression aimer mieux.
to like
Used for liking things, activities, or general preferences; commonly takes a noun or infinitive; very often occurs with bien, as in aimer bien.
Examples
Tu aimes profondément ta soeur et tu prends toujours soin d'elle.
You deeply love your sister and always take care of her.
Tu aimes ce petit café parce qu'il est calme le matin.
You like this little cafe because it is quiet in the morning.
Tu aimes cuisiner quand tu as du temps le week-end.
You like cooking when you have time on the weekend.