How to Say ‘I love’ in French
J'adore
zh ah-DOR
[zh ah-DOR]
💬 Usage Tip: More intense than 'j'aime', showing strong admiration or passion.
🇫🇷 In France: French people use 'J'adore' to express love not just for people, but also for activities and interests.
Phrase Breakdown
J'
[zh]
I (elided)
Short for “Je” before a vowel sound; it attaches to the next word: “J’adore”. Means “I”.
J’ adore les animes d’aventure, et toi ?
I love adventure anime, and you?
adore
[ah-DOR]
love / adore
Verb meaning “to love” strongly. In “J’adore”, it means “I love (it)”. Stronger than “j’aime”.
J’adore les animes captivants avec beaucoup d’action.
I love captivating anime with lots of action.
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