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Nous aimons le ski et la neige.

Nous aimons le ski et la neige.
We love skiing and the snow.
From Lesson 99:Closed duration (pendant)·French

Questions & Answers about Nous aimons le ski et la neige.

Why is it le ski when the English translation says "skiing"?
In English, we often use an "-ing" verb as a noun, like "skiing." French doesn't do this. Instead, you just use the standard noun form, which is le ski.
Why do we use le and la here instead of just saying "Nous aimons ski et neige"?
In French, nouns used in a general sense always need a definite article (le, la, l', or les). This rule is especially strict after verbs of preference like aimer (to like/love), adorer (to love), and détester (to hate). You can never leave a noun without an article in this context!
Doesn't aimer mean "to like"? Why is it translated as "We love" here?
When talking about objects, hobbies, or concepts, aimer can mean either "to like" or "to love" depending on the context. If you want to make it absolutely clear that you strongly love something, you can use adorer. Keep in mind that when talking about people, aimer means romantic love!

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