How to Say ‘I like’ in French
J'aime
zh em
[zh em]
💬 Usage Tip: [J'] only appears joined to the next word before a vowel sound, as in [j'aime]. Never alone.
Phrase Breakdown
J'
[zh]
I
The pronoun 'I' before a vowel becomes 'j'' in French.
J'aime les cafés ronds et doux.
I like round and mild coffees.
aime
[em]
like
From 'aimer,' used to talk about tastes and preferences.
J'aime les cafés d'Éthiopie pour leurs arômes.
I like Ethiopian coffees for their aromas.
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