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cosseting

/ˈkɒs.ɪt.ɪŋ/

/ˈkɑː.sɪt.ɪŋ/

Translations

cossetingnoun

dorlotement

The cosseting of the young prince by his attendants ensured he never faced any discomfort.

Le dorlotement du jeune prince par ses serviteurs faisait en sorte qu’il ne connaisse jamais le moindre inconfort.

Additional translations

chouchoutageFamilier.

Synonyms

fussing over

cossetinggerund / present participle

/ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈkɑː.sɪ.tɪŋ/

dorlotant

She had a cosseting manner that made every guest feel excessively tended to.

Elle avait une manière dorlotante qui faisait sentir à chaque invité qu’on s’occupait de lui de façon excessive.

Additional translations

chouchoutantFamilier.

Synonyms

cossetverb

cosseting

Gerund

cosseted

Past Simple

cosseted

Past Participle

cosseting

Gerund

/ˈkɒs.ɪt/

/ˈkɑː.sɪt/

choyer

She cosseted her pet cat, ensuring it had the finest food and a comfortable bed.

Elle choyait son chat de compagnie, veillant à ce qu’il ait la meilleure nourriture et un lit confortable.

Additional translations

cajolerSens affectif : dorloter, couvrir d’attentions.

gâterSens familier : traiter avec trop de soins et d’indulgence.

Synonyms

dote on

Definitions

cossetingnoun

The act of caring for and protecting someone or something in an overindulgent way.

The cosseting of the young prince by his attendants ensured he never faced any discomfort.

cossetinggerund / present participle

Characterized by overindulgent care or pampering.

She had a cosseting manner that made every guest feel excessively tended to.

cossetverb

To care for and protect in an overindulgent way.

She cosseted her pet cat, ensuring it had the finest food and a comfortable bed.