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Italian word

amore

love; darling (term of endearment)

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amour

(literary/French-influenced English) love, especially a secret affair

⚠️ The trap

Not a strict false friend, but English speakers sometimes use 'amour' thinking it equates perfectly to 'amore'. 'Amour' in English specifically hints at a romantic affair or literary love. 'Amore' in Italian is plain, everyday love.

To say "(literary/French-influenced English) love, especially a secret affair" in Italian:

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"amore" in English means:

love; darling (term of endearment)

Example

"Ti amo con tutto il cuore, amore mio."

"I love you with all my heart, my darling."

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