darling

UK
/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɑrlɪŋ/

Translations

darlingnoun
darlings
pl
UK
/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɑrlɪŋ/
chouchouSe dit d’une personne ou d’une chose particulièrement appréciée.
The new play is the darling of the critics this season.
La nouvelle pièce est le chouchou des critiques cette saison.
He is the darling of the teachers.
Il est le chéri des enseignants.
She is the darling of the family.
Elle est la chérie de la famille.
Additional translations
favoriPlus littéraire ou général que « chouchou ».
darlingadjective
more darling
Comp.
most darling
Super.
UK
/ˈdɑː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɑr.lɪŋ/
adorableEmployé pour dire qu’une personne ou une chose est charmante ou très mignonne.
She wore a darling little dress that made everyone smile.
Elle portait une petite robe adorable qui a fait sourire tout le monde.
Additional translations
ravissantPlus soutenu.
darlinginterjection
UK
/ˈdɑː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɑr.lɪŋ/
Used as an exclamatory term of address or endearment.
Darling, can you help me with the dishes?
Chérie, peux-tu m’aider à faire la vaisselle ?
Darling, can you help me with the dishes?
Chéri, peux-tu m’aider à faire la vaisselle ?

Definitions

darlingnoun
A person who is very much loved or liked.
She is the darling of the family, always bringing joy to everyone.
A term of endearment used to address someone affectionately.
Could you pass me the salt, darling?
A favorite or highly regarded person or thing.
The new play is the darling of the critics this season.
darlingadjective
Endearing or charming, often used to describe someone or something that is lovable or delightful.
She wore a darling little dress that made everyone smile.
darlinginterjection
Used to address someone affectionately, often at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Darling, can you help me with the dishes?