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lover

/ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/

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noun

Amoureux, amant, chéri, chérie, petit ami, petite amie, conjoint

One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse.

Examples :

"My sister's new lover is a kind and thoughtful person. "

Le nouvel amoureux de ma sœur est une personne gentille et attentionnée.

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Amant, maîtresse

A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.

Examples :

"He had a lover outside of his marriage. "

Il avait une maîtresse en dehors de son mariage.

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noun

Amateur, passionné

A person who loves something.

Examples :

"a lover of fine wines"

un amateur de grands vins

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Mon ami, mon chéri

(with "my") An informal term of address for any friend.

Examples :

"All right, me lover?"

Ça va, mon ami ?

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noun

Lanternon, lanterneau

A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.

Examples :

"The old cathedral's roof had several small lovers, allowing light to filter into the chapel. "

Le toit de la vieille cathédrale avait plusieurs petits lanternons, permettant à la lumière de filtrer dans la chapelle.

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Persiennes

(chiefly in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc.

Examples :

"The attic had a series of lovers, allowing sunlight to stream in but keeping out the rain. "

Le grenier avait une série de persiennes, permettant à la lumière du soleil d'entrer tout en empêchant la pluie.

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Ouïe, fente d'aération

Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.

Examples :

"The car's hood had several small lovers, allowing air to circulate under the engine. "

Le capot de la voiture avait plusieurs petites ouïes, permettant à l'air de circuler sous le moteur.

part vehicle machine essential