How to Use AIMER: Love vs. Like in French
Master the nuances of the verb aimer so you never accidentally confess your love to a stranger when you just meant to say you liked their shoes. In this Valentine’s Day special, I break down the “aimer” vs.”aimer bien” rule!
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#1 - Aimer = To love
Only use ‘Aimer’ alone when you mean ‘To Love’ as a feeling, as being in love with someone!
J’aime = I love
Tu aimes = You love
Il aime = He loves
Elle aime = She loves
Nous aimons = We love
Vous aimez = You love
Ils aiment = They Love
Elles aiment = They Love
Make sure to make a ‘Z’ sound when saying ‘Nous aimons’, ‘Vous aimez’, ‘Ils aiment’, ‘Elles aiment’
#2 Aimer bien = To like
Make sure to use ‘Aimer + Bien” when you mean ‘To like’!
J’aime bien = I like
Tu aimes bien= You like
Il aime bien = He likes
Elle aime bien = She likes
Nous aimons bien = We like
Vous aimez bien = You like
Ils aiment = They like
Elles aiment = They like
#3 Speak French Practice
Je t’aime = I love you.
J’aime bien tes chaussures = I like your shoes.
Elle aime bien ce café = She likes this Café.
Il aime Sophie = He loves Sophie.
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