French Phrase
J'adore le tennis.
Meaning
This sentence means “I love tennis.” The verb "adorer" conveys a stronger feeling than the more neutral "aimer," so it emphasizes a genuine passion for the sport.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to express a strong enthusiasm for tennis, whether you’re talking with friends, introducing yourself in a sports club, or commenting on a match.
✦Grammar Breakdown
J'adoreletennis
J' (je)
The subject pronoun "je" contracts to "j'" before a vowel or mute h for smoother pronunciation.
adore
"Adorer" is a regular -er verb meaning "to love" (strong liking). It is conjugated as "j'adore" in the present tense.
le
Definite article "le" is used because "tennis" is a masculine singular noun.
tennis
A masculine noun meaning the sport "tennis"; it does not change in the plural form.
🗨In Conversation
J'adore le tennis.
I love tennis.
Moi aussi, c'est mon sport préféré !
Me too, it’s my favorite sport!
✕Common Mistakes
J'adorer le tennis.
The verb must be conjugated; "adorer" is the infinitive, not the present tense form.
J'adore le tennises.
"Tennis" is masculine and does not take an -es ending; adding it makes the noun incorrect.
J'adore tennis.
When speaking about the sport in a general sense, you can omit the article: "J'adore le tennis" → "J'adore le tennis" is correct, but some learners mistakenly say "J'adore tennis" without the article.
↔Alternatives
J'aime le tennis.
I like tennis.
Le tennis, c'est ma passion.
Tennis is my passion.
Je suis fan de tennis.
I’m a fan of tennis.
Cultural Tip
In French, "adorer" expresses a stronger affection than "aimer." It’s common to hear French speakers say "J'adore le tennis" when talking about the sport, especially during the French Open (Roland‑Garros), a national event that fuels a lot of tennis enthusiasm across the country. Keep the tone casual; using "adorer" in formal writing can sound overly emotive.