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I love you

Phrase CEFR C1
aɪ ˈlʌv juː

Definitions

  1. An affirmation of affection or deep caring, especially to a family member.
  2. An affirmation of romantic feeling to a lover or spouse.
  3. A platonic expression of strong inclination or liking to a friend.

Equivalents

56 more languages
العربيةأحبك
Българскиобичам те
Ελληνικάσε αγαπώ
Esperantomi amas vin
Magyarszeretlek
Bahasa Indonesiasaya cinta pada kamu
Latinate amo
Lëtzebuergeschech hunn dech gär
Românăte iubesc
Setswanake a go rata

Examples

“"I love you, Mom," said Candace.”
“I love you, Lolly: I should have been saying it at the end of every one of those goddamn Sunday-evening calls. Should have been calling her. I love you: Why did that simple three-syllable sentence always get stuck in my throat?”
The dark days are gone and the bright days are here / My sunny one shines so sincere / Sunny, one so true / I love you
“I love you, man, but you need some professional help.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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