Fall in love Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɫəv
FAWL-in-LUHV
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɪn/ /lˈʌv
FAWL-in-LUV
Definition
To begin to feel romantic love for someone, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Used in all registers, but especially in romantic or emotional contexts. Common with 'with' ('fall in love with someone'). Suggests the process or moment when love begins, not ongoing love. Often used to describe the beginning of relationships.
Spanish: enamorarsePortuguese (BR): se apaixonarPortuguese (PT): apaixonar-seChinese (Simplified): 坠入爱河 - 爱上Chinese (Traditional): 墜入愛河 - 愛上Hindi: प्यार में पड़नाArabic: يَقَع في الحُبّBengali: প্রেমে পড়াRussian: влюбитьсяJapanese: 恋に落ちるVietnamese: phải lòng - yêu say đắmKorean: 사랑에 빠지다Turkish: âşık olmakUrdu: محبت میں پڑناIndonesian: jatuh cinta
Example Sentences
They fell in love at first sight.
basic
I fall in love easily.
basic
Did you fall in love during your trip?
basic
It took them years to finally fall in love.
natural
You can’t choose who you fall in love with.
natural
I never expected to fall in love again after my breakup.
natural