aimer

v. 'to love'

From Classical Latin 'amare', meaning 'to love'.


Etymon

To love, to like

Historical Pronunciation

2000 - Mod. Fr.
[eme]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
[ejme]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
[ajmer]
300 - L. Lat.
[amare]

Latin Root

amare

One of the most fundamental verbs in French, derived directly from Latin amare.