뜻
Expressing strong liking or admiration for something.
문화적 배경
The 'J'adore' perfume by Dior is a cultural icon. Its ads often feature the phrase as a synonym for French luxury and gold-standard quality. In Quebec, you might hear 'J'adore ça' more frequently than in France, where 'J'adore' is often used as a standalone exclamation. Younger people often replace 'J'adore' with 'J'aime trop' or 'Je kiffe' to sound less 'classic' and more 'street'. Saying 'J'adore' to a host about their cooking is considered a very warm and necessary compliment in social gatherings.
The 'Thing' Rule
When in doubt, use 'J'adore' for things and 'J'aime' for people to avoid awkward romantic misunderstandings.
Don't forget the 'L'
Always use 'le', 'la', or 'les' after J'adore when talking about a noun. 'J'adore pizza' is a common mistake; say 'J'adore la pizza'.
뜻
Expressing strong liking or admiration for something.
The 'Thing' Rule
When in doubt, use 'J'adore' for things and 'J'aime' for people to avoid awkward romantic misunderstandings.
Don't forget the 'L'
Always use 'le', 'la', or 'les' after J'adore when talking about a noun. 'J'adore pizza' is a common mistake; say 'J'adore la pizza'.
Standalone Power
You can use 'J'adore !' as a one-word reaction to almost anything positive. It makes you sound very fluent and natural.
Be Sincere
While common, don't use it for everything, or you'll sound like a marketing brochure. Save it for things that actually spark joy.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'Je' + 'Adorer'.
_____ le fromage français !
We use 'J'' because 'adore' starts with a vowel.
Which sentence is the most natural for a hobby?
How do you say 'I love swimming'?
'Adorer' is followed directly by the infinitive without 'de'.
Match the reaction to the situation.
Your friend shows you their new, very stylish apartment.
'J'adore' is perfect for aesthetic compliments.
Fill in the missing response.
A: Tu veux aller voir le nouveau film de Marvel ? B: Oh oui, _______ !
In this context, 'j'adore' expresses enthusiastic agreement with the idea.
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시각 학습 자료
Intensity of Liking in French
What can you 'Adorer'?
Food
- • Le fromage
- • Le vin
- • Le chocolat
Activities
- • Danser
- • Voyager
- • Cuisiner
Places
- • Paris
- • La plage
- • Le musée
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제_____ le fromage français !
We use 'J'' because 'adore' starts with a vowel.
How do you say 'I love swimming'?
'Adorer' is followed directly by the infinitive without 'de'.
Your friend shows you their new, very stylish apartment.
'J'adore' is perfect for aesthetic compliments.
A: Tu veux aller voir le nouveau film de Marvel ? B: Oh oui, _______ !
In this context, 'j'adore' expresses enthusiastic agreement with the idea.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It's better to use 'Je t'aime'. If you say 'J'adore mon copain', it sounds like you think he's a great 'item' or you like his personality, but it lacks the romantic depth of 'Je t'aime'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend. It's safe everywhere!
'J'adore' is standard French. 'J'aime trop' is very common among young people and is more informal.
Yes, but 'J'adore' is the most common form. For 'we love', it's 'Nous adorons'.
No. 'Adorer' is already at the maximum level of liking. Adding 'beaucoup' is redundant and sounds incorrect to native speakers.
Always 'J'adore'. The 'e' in 'Je' disappears before a vowel.
You can say 'Je n'adore pas', but it's often used sarcastically. To be clear, say 'Je n'aime pas trop'.
Yes! Just use the infinitive: 'J'adore chanter', 'J'adore cuisiner'.
Yes, it's very common in all French-speaking regions, including Quebec, Belgium, and Switzerland.
It's a play on words. 'J'adore' sounds like 'Dior'. It means 'I love Dior'.
Absolutely. 'J'adore ce film' is a very common way to recommend something.
Yes, much stronger. 'J'aime bien' is actually weaker than 'J'aime'. 'J'adore' is the strongest.
관련 표현
J'aime beaucoup
similarI like a lot
Je suis fan de
specialized formI am a fan of
Je kiffe
synonymI dig it / I love it
Ça me plaît
similarI like it / It pleases me
Je déteste
contrastI hate
