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I learned that aimer is used only for people including children, not for things. For things you use adorer, which can also be used for people.

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I learned that aimer is used only for people including children, not for things. For things you use adorer, which can also be used for people.

This question relates to:French lesson "Aimer = to love, like something/someone in French"
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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

You can also use aimer with things to express a general liking of something, as in: j'aime la musique. 

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I learned that aimer is used only for people including children, not for things. For things you use adorer, which can also be used for people.

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