amoureux
in love, loving
Pronunciation
/a.mu.ʁø/
Cultural Note
'Amoureux/amoureuse' can function as both an adjective ('être amoureux' — to be in love) and a noun ('les amoureux' — the lovers). The Pont des Arts in Paris was once famous for 'les cadenas des amoureux' (love locks) before they were removed in 2015 due to the bridge's structural strain.
📝 Example Sentences
Il est follement amoureux d'elle.
He is madly in love with her.
Les deux amoureux se promenaient main dans la main.
The two lovers walked hand in hand.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | amoureuse |
| masculine | amoureux |
| feminine_plural | amoureuses |
| masculine_plural | amoureux |
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