John (learning - eng only 😢)

[short birch]

Please be patient

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[solid flame]

"aimer" is basically the way to go, but the verb has many nuances

when you're talking about people, using "aimer" on its own is at its strongest, and generally expresses familial or romantic love. adding anything will soften it. That's also how you express liking someone, usually by adding "bien" as a modifier.

je l'aime => I love him/her
je l'aime bien => I like him/her
je l'aime beaucoup => I like him/her a lot

when you're talking about things, "aimer" can be strong, but tend to be more neutral. You can still soften it with modifiers, but adverbs like "beaucoup" actually amplify it this time around.

[pastel shadow]

In that instance, do pets have the same rules as people?