amours Definition
a love affair or sexual relationship, especially a secret or illicit one.
Using amours: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amours" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He had several amours during his travels.
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Their amours were kept secret from their families.
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The novel is a story of the amours of a young woman.
amours Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for amours
Phrases with amours
Example
She thought she had found her grand amour, but it turned out to be just a passing infatuation.
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Their amour fou ended in tragedy when they both died in a car crash.
amour-propre
self-respect or self-esteem
Example
His amour-propre was wounded by the criticism of his work.
Origins of amours
from Old French 'amour', meaning 'love'
Summary: amours in Brief
'Amours' [əˈmʊrz] refers to a love affair or sexual relationship, especially one that is secret or illicit. It can also refer to the romantic relationships of a person or character. Phrases like 'grand amour' and 'amour fou' denote different types of love, while 'amour-propre' refers to self-respect or self-esteem.
