What does aimant in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word aimant in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use aimant in French.

The word aimant in French means magnet, affectionate, loving, magnet, love, love, like, like to do , like doing, like to do , like doing, love each other, love one another, love yourself, like, permanent magnet, electromagnet. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word aimant

magnet

nom masculin (objet attirant le fer)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les aimants se repoussent ou s'attirent.
Magnets repel or attract one another.

affectionate

adjectif (affectueux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
C'est une chienne très aimante.
She is a very affectionate dog.

loving

adjectif (qui aime)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce chien est aimant.
That dog is loving.

magnet

nom masculin (figuré (qui attire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cet homme est un aimant à filles !
That guy is a chick magnet.

love

verbe transitif (être amoureux)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il a fallu 2 ans à mon copain pour qu'il me dise « Je t'aime » !
It took two years for my boyfriend to say "I love you!"

love

verbe transitif (avoir de l'affection, de l'attachement profond)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
J'aime mes parents. Nous aimons notre pays.
I love my parents. We love our country.

like

verbe transitif (être contenté par, goûter [qch])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
J'aime le thé à la menthe.
I like mint tea.

like to do , like doing

locution verbale (apprécier)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mon frère aime lire des polars.

like to do , like doing

verbe transitif (apprécier)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mon petit chat aime que je le caresse. J'aime qu'on m'obéisse.
My little cat likes it when I stroke him.

love each other, love one another

verbe pronominal (éprouver des sentiments l'un pour l'autre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il est évident que ces amoureux s'aiment.
It's obvious that those two sweethearts love each other.

love yourself

verbe pronominal (se trouver bien)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Pour être heureux, il faut s'aimer. Nathalie s'aime bien en rouge.
Natalie likes herself in red.

like

verbe transitif (plante,... : affectionner)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il paraît que les plantes aiment la musique.
Apparently, plants like music.

permanent magnet

nom masculin (matériau magnétique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

electromagnet

nom masculin (aimant à champ magnétique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
On utilise de grands électro-aimants pour soulever des déchets métalliques.

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