Question about "J'adore"

Question

My french teacher once told me that J'adore was too strong. That you would never say it to someone you know in a romantic way. She said it was so strong in fact that it was kind of stalkery. She said it should be used for inanimate objects or like a celebrity that you're a fan of. Is she correct?

Céline Pickard · Accepted Answer

Bonjour Hayley,
To supplement Chris's and Jim's answers,  follow this link: aimer-vs-adorer
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !

Jim Jones · Answer

Hi Haley,Have a look at these synonyms:-https://www.cnrtl.fr/synonymie/adorerIf you think through what the initial ones on that list mean you will understand what your French teacher was getting at --  it is too strong for a potential romantic setting.Hope this helps.Jim

Chris Wirt · Answer

Je t'adore is definitely possible in a romantic setting. There's nothing like a woman blinking her moist eyes in that way that only woman can while whispering je t'adore.