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French Phrase

J'adore peindre des paysages.

/ʒa.dɔʁ pɛ̃dʁ de pa.jaʒ/
Meaning"I love painting landscapes."
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Meaning

This sentence means “I love painting landscapes.” It conveys a strong passion for creating scenery in art, stronger than the more neutral “J'aime peindre des paysages.”

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When to use

Use this phrase when talking about your hobbies, especially in a conversation about art, painting, or what you enjoy doing in your free time.

✦Grammar Breakdown

J'adorepeindredespaysages.

1

J' (je)

The subject pronoun "je" contracts to "j'" before a vowel or mute h.

2

adore

"Adorer" is a regular -er verb meaning "to love" (strong liking) and is conjugated as "j'adore" in the present tense.

3

peindre (infinitive)

The infinitive verb follows "adore"; French uses the infinitive after verbs of liking.

4

des (partitive article)

"Des" is the plural partitive article used before an indefinite plural noun.

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paysages (plural noun)

"Paysage" means "landscape"; the plural form is "paysages".

🗨In Conversation

A

Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire pendant ton temps libre ?

What do you like to do in your free time?

J'adore peindre des paysages.

I love painting landscapes.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • J'adore peindre le paysage.

    Use the partitive article "des" for an indefinite plural; "le paysage" would refer to a specific single landscape.

  • J'adore peindre des paysage.

    The noun must agree in number; the plural of "paysage" is "paysages".

  • J'adore peindre à des paysages.

    The preposition "à" is not used after "adore"; the infinitive follows directly.

↔Alternatives

  • J'aime peindre des paysages.

    I like painting landscapes.

  • Je prends plaisir à peindre des paysages.

    I enjoy painting landscapes.

  • Peindre des paysages me passionne.

    Painting landscapes excites me.

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Cultural Tip

Landscape painting has a rich history in French art, from the classical works of Claude Lorrain to the Impressionists like Monet. When you say you love painting landscapes, you’re tapping into a tradition that values the observation of light, atmosphere, and the French countryside. In casual conversation, keep the tone light; "adore" is strong but perfectly natural among friends.