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paramour in French

paramour in French is amante, amant, maîtresse — paramour means a lover, especially one involved in a secret or illicit romantic or sexual relationship.

paramour in French

amante
noun
(somewhat, dated) An illicit lover, either male or female.
amant
noun
(somewhat, dated) An illicit lover, either male or female.
maîtresse
noun
(somewhat, dated) An illicit lover, either male or female.

What does "paramour" mean?

  1. noun A lover, especially one involved in a secret or illicit romantic or sexual relationship.
    "Rumours swirled about the countess and her secret paramour."
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paramour in a sentence

  • Rumours swirled about the countess and her secret paramour.
  • The novel follows a married woman and her paramour who meet only at night.

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What is "paramour" in French?

"paramour" in French is amante, amant, maîtresse. paramour means: A lover, especially one involved in a secret or illicit romantic or sexual relationship.

How do you use "paramour" in a sentence?

Example: "Rumours swirled about the countess and her secret paramour." In French, "paramour" is amante, amant, maîtresse.

Are there other ways to say "paramour" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "paramour": amante, amant, maîtresse.

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