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“J'aimerais dire j'adore...” meme: meaning, origin and common card

This meme parodies the strict religious and linguistic correction stating that the verb 'to adore' should only be used for God.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
J'aimerais dire j'adore... meme
The “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3451 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” meme mean?

The humor lies in the contrast between modern emotional intensity and rigid traditional dogma. By seriously answering a banal exclamation with a theological clarification, the meme ironically mocks perceived excessive parental or educational corrections. It highlights the semantic evolution of 'adore', turning a moral injunction into a social punchline while lightly recalling the divergence between daily language and sacred terminology.

Where does the “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” meme come from?

The exact internet origin of this card remains unknown; no source identifies the initial creator, the first publishing platform, or the precise date of its viral spread. However, the formula draws from an older educational and religious tradition: adults once corrected children using 'I adore' for material things, reminding them that adoration is reserved for God. This remark aims to distinguish profane love (liking something greatly) from divine adoration (Eucharistic or Christological worship). A Catholic source confirms that the phrase 'we only adore God' was historically used to repress formulations like 'I adore chocolate'. The meme digitizes this oral correction by freezing it in a text format, without clear attribution to a unique creator or specific media event.

How to use the “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” meme

  • Ironically reply to a friend who expresses intense passion for a dish or movie.
  • Gently correct a colleague who uses a religious term in a completely profane context.
  • Comment on a photo showing a mundane object described as extraordinary by its owner.

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The “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” card in MyMemeCards

J'aimerais dire j'adore... card
NumberNo. 3451
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3493
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@antonio21
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,493 cards
  • Common1,47742%
  • Rare1,17234%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; J'aimerais dire j'adore... comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

The reprint of the “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” card

The “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,859). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.

Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.

MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does the meme 'J'aimerais dire j'adore...' mean?

It is a text meme parodying the strict religious correction that only God deserves adoration. It plays on the double meaning of the verb to create a comedic effect against ordinary enthusiasms.

Where does the 'we only adore God' meme come from?

The exact digital origin is unknown. The phrase stems from an old educational and religious tradition distinguishing human love from divine adoration, here repurposed as an internet joke.

Why do people say we only adore God?

In traditional religious language, this phrase reminds us that adoration is a worship reserved for God. It was used to correct young people improperly using this term for objects or profane activities.

How do I get the J'aimerais dire j'adore... meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “J'aimerais dire j'adore...” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the J'aimerais dire j'adore... card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Paul d'Amour - Je l'adore (clip officiel) · J'aimerais te dire - Au p'tit bonheur · C'est incroyable Video (MV) - Naza · checked on October 27, 2026.

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