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?
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Bonjour Hayley,
To supplement Chris's and Jim's answers, follow this link: aimer-vs-adorer
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !
Jim J. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Hi Haley,
Have a look at these synonyms:-
https://www.cnrtl.fr/synonymie/adorer
If 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 W. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
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.
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