j'aimais bien

I used to like

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phrase Rare #26,890

I used to like Used to express a past liking or preference, often for something habitual. The imperfect tense can also be translated as “I liked,” and bien softens the expression rather than meaning “well” literally.

FR: J'aimais bien ce restaurant quand j'habitais ici.

EN: I used to like this restaurant when I lived here.

J'aimais bien écouter la voix d'Armando dans les écouteurs.

I really liked listening to Armando's voice through the earphones.

— L'Agent secret (2025)

J'aimais bien les horaires.

I liked the schedule.

— Happy Together (1997)

J'ai dit que j'aimais bien ce rendez-vous.

I said that I liked this date.

— Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)

J'aimais bien aller au cinéma avant.

I used to enjoy going to the movies.

— In the Mood for Love (2000)

Mais j'aimais bien sa voix.

But I really liked their voice.

— Les Bonnes étoiles (2022)

J'aimais bien.

I liked it.

J'aimais bien lui parler.

I liked talking to him/her.

J'aimais bien l'avoir auprès de moi.

I liked having him around.

— Drive (2011)

J'aimais bien tes cheveux avant de te mettre une frange droite.

I liked your hair better before you got straight bangs.

J'aimais bien la vue.

I liked the view.

— Dossier 137 (2025)

Oui, j'aimais bien discuter avec lui.

Yes, I really enjoyed talking to him.

— Masaan (2015)

J'aimais bien Tony.

I liked Tony.