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amouracher

to become infatuated with

verb ah-moo-rah-SHEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: From amour 'love' + -acher (pejorative suffix)

Usage Note

Amouracher is almost always reflexive — s'amouracher de quelqu'un means to become smitten or infatuated with someone, usually with a slightly mocking or dismissive tone implying the feeling is fleeting or foolish. It contrasts with tomber amoureux, which is neutral and sincere. The suffix -acher adds a pejorative nuance absent from aimer.

Examples

"Il s'est amouraché d'une inconnue rencontrée au bal."

Natural Translation

He became infatuated with a stranger he met at the ball.

Literal Translation

He himself-has infatuated-with an unknown met at-the ball.

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