coddle

UK
/ˈkɒd.əl/
US
/ˈkɑː.dəl/

Translations

coddleverb
coddled
Past Simple
coddled
Past Participle
coddling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒd.əl/
US
/ˈkɑː.dəl/
choyerSurtout pour une personne ou un enfant ; registre courant.
Parents should not coddle children too much.
Les parents ne devraient pas trop choyer les enfants.
pocherEn parlant d’un œuf ; cuisson douce dans de l’eau frémissante.
He likes to coddle his eggs for breakfast, ensuring they are perfectly soft and creamy.
Il aime pocher ses œufs au petit déjeuner, en s’assurant qu’ils soient parfaitement fondants et crémeux.
She tends to coddle her younger brother, doing everything for him instead of letting him learn on his own.
Elle a tendance à dorloter son petit frère, en faisant tout pour lui au lieu de le laisser apprendre par lui-même.
coddlenoun
coddles
pl
UK
/ˈkɒd.əl/
US
/ˈkɑː.dl̩/
Refers to a traditional Irish stew composed of sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions.
ragoûtCuisine irlandaise traditionnelle.
My grandmother prepared a hearty coddle to warm us on the cold evening.
Ma grand-mère a préparé un copieux ragoût pour nous réchauffer lors de la soirée froide.

Definitions

coddleverb
To treat someone in an overly protective or indulgent way.
She tends to coddle her younger brother, doing everything for him instead of letting him learn on his own.
To cook an egg in water just below boiling point.
He likes to coddle his eggs for breakfast, ensuring they are perfectly soft and creamy.
coddlenoun
A traditional Irish stew made of sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions, typically slow-cooked.
My grandmother prepared a hearty coddle to warm us on the cold evening.