amours

Definitions of amours
  1. noun
    a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
    synonyms: aventure, idylle, liaison
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    types:
    relation amoureuse
    a relationship between two lovers
    relation sexuelle
    a relationship involving sexual intimacy
    aventure, liaison
    a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
    type of:
    état
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
  2. noun
    a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
    synonyms: demande
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    type of:
    requête, supplication
    earnest or urgent request
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