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French Phrase

J'aime aussi le classique.

/ʒɛm o.si lə klasik/
Meaning"I also like the classic."
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Meaning

I also like the classical (music, literature, film, etc.). The sentence adds the speaker’s preference for the classic genre to a previous statement about other tastes.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to express that you share a love for the classical genre in addition to something else that has just been mentioned, such as after a friend says they enjoy jazz or rock.

✦Grammar Breakdown

J'aimeaussileclassique.

1

Je → J'

Before a vowel or mute 'h', the subject pronoun 'je' contracts to 'j'' (e.g., j'aime).

2

Présent de aimer

'aime' is the first‑person singular present of the verb aimer (to like/love).

3

Aussi (position)

'aussi' means 'also' and is placed after the verb when it modifies the whole statement.

4

Le + nom abstrait

'le' can introduce an abstract noun used as a category, here 'le classique' = the classical genre (music, literature, etc.).

5

Classique as noun

Although 'classique' is an adjective, it can function as a masculine noun meaning 'classical (music, literature)'.

🗨In Conversation

A

J'adore le jazz.

I love jazz.

J'aime aussi le classique.

I also like the classical.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Je aime aussi le classique.

    The pronoun 'je' must contract before a vowel: use "j'aime".

  • J'aime aussi le classique.

    Placing 'aussi' before the article can sound unnatural; keep it after the verb or at the end of the clause.

  • J'aime aussi le classique (referring to a single piece).

    If you mean a specific piece, use the definite article with the title, e.g., "J'aime aussi la Symphonie n°5".

↔Alternatives

  • J'aime le classique aussi.

    I like the classic as well.

  • Le classique, je l'aime aussi.

    The classic, I also like it.

  • Je suis aussi fan du classique.

    I’m also a fan of the classic.

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Cultural Tip

In French, "le classique" most often refers to classical music, but it can also denote classic literature, cinema, or any timeless art form. Choose the surrounding context (e.g., "j'écoute le classique" for music) to avoid ambiguity. Also, placing "aussi" after the verb (J'aime aussi…) is neutral; moving it to the end (J'aime le classique aussi) adds a slight emphasis on the addition.