Love And Relationships Terminology

noun the act of engaging in sexual activity or intercourse

• The act of lovemaking is a deeply intimate and personal experience between two individuals.
• They were caught in the act of lovemaking by their nosy neighbor.
• I heard they were getting it on, having some hot lovemaking session.
• The lovemaking of flavors in that dish was truly exquisite.

noun a French term meaning 'love affairs'

• The scandalous affaires d'amour of the royal family were kept hidden from the public eye.
• I heard she's been caught up in some affaires d'amour drama lately.
• I can't keep up with all the affaires d'amour going on in this town.
• His paintings often depict the complexities of affaires d'amour in a subtle yet profound way.