amour

Definitions of amour
  1. noun
    a person loved by another person
    synonyms: bien-aimé, petit ami
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    type of:
    amant, amoureux, prétendant
    a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
  2. noun
    a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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    antonyms:
    haine
    the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
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    adoration, vénération
    a feeling of profound love and admiration
    ardeur
    intense feeling of love
    béguin, premier amour
    temporary love of an adolescent
    bienveillance
    disposition to do good
    type of:
    émotion
    any strong feeling
  3. noun
    any object of warm affection or devotion
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    type of:
    objet
    the focus of cognitions or feelings
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