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aimant

loving, affectionate

adjective noun eh-MAHN Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

magnet (noun use)

Usage Note

Aimant has two unrelated identities: as an adjective it means 'loving' or 'affectionate' (present participle of aimer used adjectivally); as a masculine noun un aimant means a magnet. Context disambiguates immediately. Une nature aimante means a loving nature; coller avec un aimant means to attach with a magnet.

Examples

"C'est une personne aimante et généreuse."

Natural Translation

She is a loving and generous person.

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