Love at first sight Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫəv/ /ˈæt/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈsaɪt

LUHV-at-FURST-SITE

UK

lˈʌv/ /ˈæt/ /fˈɜːst/ /sˈaɪt

LUHV-at-FURST-SITE

Definition

A strong romantic feeling for someone that happens the first time you see them, as if you immediately know you are in love.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is mostly used to describe instant romantic attraction, often in stories or when reminiscing. It’s informal and common in both spoken and written English, especially in discussions about relationships or dating. Not usually used for non-romantic situations.

• Spanish: amor a primera vista
• Portuguese (BR): amor à primeira vista
• Portuguese (PT): amor à primeira vista
• Chinese (Simplified): 一见钟情
• Chinese (Traditional): 一見鍾情
• Hindi: पहली नज़र का प्यार
• Arabic: الحب من أول نظرة
• Bengali: প্রথম দর্শনে প্রেম
• Russian: любовь с первого взгляда
• Japanese: 一目惚れ
• Vietnamese: yêu từ cái nhìn đầu tiên
• Korean: 첫눈에 반하다
• Turkish: ilk görüşte aşk
• Urdu: پہلی نظر کی محبت
• Indonesian: cinta pada pandangan pertama

Example Sentences

Do you believe in love at first sight?

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For them, it was love at first sight.

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He says their story started with love at first sight.

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Some people think love at first sight only happens in movies, but it happened to me.

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I knew it was love at first sight the moment we met.

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I'm not sure if love at first sight is real, but I can't deny what I felt.

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