"Like" as a verb, meaning "to enjoy" or "to find something pleasing":
* Aimer: This is the most common way to say "like" in this context. Example: "J'aime le chocolat." (I like chocolate.)
* Apprécier: This implies a more refined or intellectual appreciation. Example: "J'apprécie la musique classique." (I appreciate classical music.)
"Like" as a conjunction, meaning "such as":
* Comme: This is the most common way to say "like" in this context. Example: "J'aime les fruits, comme les pommes et les bananes." (I like fruits, like apples and bananas.)
"Like" as a preposition, meaning "similar to":
* Comme: This is also used in this context. Example: "Il est grand comme son père." (He is tall like his father.)
* Ressembler à: This means "to resemble" or "to look like." Example: "Elle ressemble à sa mère." (She looks like her mother.)
"Like" as an expression of comparison, meaning "similar to":
* Comme: Again, this is the most common word. Example: "Il chante comme un ange." (He sings like an angel.)
* Tel que: This is more formal and means "such as." Example: "Tel que vous le voyez." (Such as you see it.)
"Like" as an interjection, meaning "Wow!":
* Comme ça !: This means "like that!" or "Wow!" Example: "Comme ça ! C'est magnifique !" (Wow! It's magnificent!)
"Like" as a filler word:
* Genre: This is similar to the English "like," used to add emphasis or to pause. Example: "Genre, j'ai pas envie d'aller au cinéma." (Like, I don't feel like going to the cinema.)
The best translation will depend on the specific context and nuance you want to convey.