French Phrase
J'aime la science-fiction.
Meaning
Literally, "I love science fiction." The speaker expresses a strong liking for the genre of science‑fiction, whether referring to books, movies, series, or any related media.
When to use
Use this sentence when talking about your favorite genre, recommending a sci‑fi title, or answering a question about your hobbies. It works in casual conversation, social media posts, or even in a classroom discussion about literature and film.
✦Grammar Breakdown
J'aimelascience-fiction
Je → J'
Before a vowel or mute h, "je" contracts to "j'" for smoother pronunciation.
aimer (present)
"aime" is the 1st person singular present of the verb "aimer" meaning "to love/like".
Definite article "la"
"la" is the feminine singular definite article; "science‑fiction" is treated as feminine.
Hyphenated noun
"science‑fiction" is a compound noun, always written with a hyphen and pronounced as one word.
🗨In Conversation
J'aime la science-fiction.
I love science fiction.
Ah, moi aussi ! Quel est ton film préféré ?
Ah, me too! What's your favorite movie?
✕Common Mistakes
J'aime le science-fiction.
"Science‑fiction" is feminine, so the correct article is "la", not "le".
Je aime la science-fiction.
When "je" is followed by a vowel, it contracts to "j'"; saying "Je aime" sounds unnatural.
J'aime la science fiction.
The noun must be hyphenated; writing it as two separate words is a spelling error.
↔Alternatives
J'adore la science-fiction.
I adore science fiction.
Je suis fan de la science-fiction.
I'm a fan of science fiction.
J'aime les films de science-fiction.
I like science‑fiction movies.
Cultural Tip
In French, "science‑fiction" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "la". The hyphen is mandatory; writing it as two separate words ("science fiction") is considered a mistake. Also, French speakers often use "j'adore" for stronger enthusiasm, while "j'aime" can cover both "like" and "love" depending on context.