lover

• Personne qui aime quelqu'un ou est aimée de quelqu'un, amant ou amante dans une relation amoureuse, ou passionné dévoué à quelque chose.

A noun referring to a person who loves someone or is loved by someone, an ardent follower and admirer, or a significant other to whom one is not related by marriage.

1. Romantic partnerA2formal

   A person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person, often without being married.

   amant / amante

   • She introduced her lover to her family.
   • They were secret lovers for many years.
   • He wrote a poem for his lover.

   Synonymesbeaubelovedboyfriendflamegirlfriendinamoratainamoratoloveparamourpartnersignificant othersweetheart

2. Enthusiast or devoteeB1formal

   A person who has a strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular thing or activity.

   amateur (enthousiaste)

   • He is a lover of classical music.
   • She is an art lover and visits galleries often.
   • Wine lovers appreciate the complexity of different vintages.

   Synonymesaddictadmireraficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanatic

3. Admirer or followerB2formal

   A person who is an ardent follower or admirer of someone or something.

   Admirateur ou adepte

   • The author had many lovers of his work.
   • She was a lover of justice and equality.
   • He was a lover of nature and spent much time outdoors.

   Synonymesadherentadmireraficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfollowersupportervotary

   Antonymescriticdetractoropponent