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How to Say ‘I like to read’ in French

Moi, j'aime lire

mwah zhuh em leer

[mwah zhuh em leer]

💬 Usage Tip: [Moi] here adds emphasis: [Moi, j'aime lire] is more like [Me, I like reading] or [As for me...]. You can use the same pattern to contrast yourself with someone else: [Moi, j'aime le parc; lui, il préfère la plage].

Phrase Breakdown

Moi

[mwah]

Me

Used to emphasize oneself

Example

Moi, je suis prêt.

Me, I am ready.

j'

[zhuh]

I

Used by the speaker to refer to themselves

Example

J'y vais.

I'm going.

aime

[em]

like

To have a favorable opinion of something

Example

J'aime les pommes.

I like apples.

lire

[leer]

read

To look at and comprehend the meaning of written words

Example

Je lis un livre.

I am reading a book.

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