amant

Definitions of amant
  1. noun
    a woman who cohabits with an important man
    synonyms: concubin
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    type of:
    amante, maitresse
    an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
  2. noun
    a woman's lover
  3. noun
    a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
    synonyms: amoureux, prétendant
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    admirateur
    someone who admires a young woman
    bien-aimée
    a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
    mec, petit ami
    a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
    chou, chéri, favori
    a special loved one
    fiancée, petite amie
    a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved
    amour, bien-aimé, petit ami
    a person loved by another person
    adorateur
    someone who admires too much to recognize faults
    type of:
    homme, individu, mortel, être
    a human being
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