J'aime ce livre.
I like this book.
French verb · present tense
Aimer Conjugation in French
aimer means to like or to love in French. This regular -er verb uses j' before the vowel in aime. In the present tense, the forms include j'aime, nous aimons, and ils aiment.
Aimer in the present tense
The table shows the six standard subject patterns. The same form covers il, elle, and on; another shared form covers ils and elles.
| Pronoun | Present form | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| j' | aime | |
| tu | aimes | |
| il / elle / on | aime | |
| nous | aimons | |
| vous | aimez | |
| ils / elles | aiment |
How aimer works
Aimer expresses liking or loving a person, thing, or activity. This regular -er verb uses j' before the vowel in aime.
Aimer examples in French
Tu aimes la musique française.
You like French music.
Elle aime cuisiner le dimanche.
She likes cooking on Sundays.
Nous aimons notre quartier.
We love our neighborhood.
Ils aiment jouer dehors.
They like playing outside.
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Frequently asked questions about aimer
- What does aimer mean in French?
- Aimer expresses liking or loving a person, thing, or activity.
- Is aimer a regular verb?
- This regular -er verb uses j' before the vowel in aime.
- How do you conjugate aimer in the present tense?
- The present forms include j'aime, tu aimes, il aime, nous aimons, vous aimez, and ils aiment.