Introduction to Aimer
Aimer, which means "to love" or "to like" in French, is a regular -er verb commonly used in everyday conversation. Its dual meaning makes it essential for expressing both deep affection and simple preferences, such as liking food or activities. Understanding how to conjugate aimer allows you to articulate your feelings and preferences clearly in French.
Conjugation of Aimer
Aimer is a regular -er verb, which means it follows the standard -er verb conjugation pattern in French. This makes it relatively easy to conjugate in various tenses, allowing you to express when you love or like something—whether in the present, past, or future.
| Subject | Present | Perfect | Imperfect | Future |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Je | Aime | Ai aimé | Aimais | Aimerai |
| Tu | Aimes | As aimé | Aimais | Aimeras |
| Il/Elle | Aime | A eu aimé | Aimait | Aimera |
| Nous | Aimons | Avons aimé | Aimions | Aimerons |
| Vous | Aimez | Avez aimé | Aimiez | Aimez |
| Ils/Elles | Aiment | Ont aimé | Aimaient | Aimeront |
Using Aimer in Sentences
Once you’ve mastered the conjugation of aimer, you can start using it in sentences to express your feelings and preferences. By placing the verb before or after the object of your affection or preference, you can clearly communicate what or whom you love or like.
Examples
- J’aime le chocolat. (I like chocolate.)
- Elle aime Marc. (She loves Marc.)
- Nous aimons la musique. (We like music.)
Common Expressions with Aimer
Aimer is versatile and appears in several common expressions in French. These phrases help convey varying degrees of affection and preference, making your interactions more nuanced.
| Expression | Translation |
|---|---|
| J’aime beaucoup | I like it a lot |
| Je t’aime | I love you |
| J’aime bien | I quite like |
| Nous aimons tous | We all like |
| Ils aiment tellement | They love so much |
| Aimer à la folie | To love madly |