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fancying

/ˈfæn.si.ɪŋ/

fancyingnoun

fancyings

Translations

goûtPour marquer une attirance ou une préférence durable pour quelque chose ou quelqu’un.

Her fancying for vintage cars was evident in her extensive collection.

Son goût pour les voitures de collection était évident dans son impressionnante collection.

Additional translations

capricePour une envie passagère ou un penchant éphémère, souvent imprévisible.

Definitions

The act of having a liking or fondness for something or someone.

Her fancying for vintage cars was evident in her extensive collection.

A fleeting or whimsical liking or desire.

Her fancyings changed every month, from pottery to skydiving.

Synonyms

fancyverb

fancying

ing-form

fancied

Past Simple

fancied

Past Participle

fancying

ing-form

/ˈfæn.si/

Translations

avoir un faible pourSens familier : éprouver une attirance romantique pour quelqu’un.

He fancies his colleague from the marketing department.

Il a un faible pour sa collègue du service marketing.

aimerEmploi courant, surtout en anglais britannique, pour exprimer le goût ou l’envie.

I really fancy a cup of tea right now.

J’ai vraiment envie d’une tasse de thé en ce moment.

imaginerEmployer pour exprimer une perception, une supposition ou une pensée.

She fancied she heard a noise coming from the attic.

Elle s’imagina avoir entendu un bruit venant du grenier.

Definitions

To feel a desire or liking for.

I really fancy a cup of tea right now.

To imagine or think something.

She fancied she heard a noise coming from the attic.

To have a romantic interest in someone.

He fancies his colleague from the marketing department.

Synonyms

fancynoun

Definitions

A feeling of liking or attraction, typically one that is superficial or transient.

She had a sudden fancy for the new restaurant in town.

An elaborate or decorative design or pattern.

The dress was adorned with intricate lace and fancy embroidery.

A notion or whim that is not based on reason or reality.

He had a fancy that he could become a famous actor overnight.

A mental image or conception that is imagined or unreal.

The story was a product of the author's fancy.

fancyadjective

Definitions

Elaborate in structure or decoration.

The restaurant had fancy chandeliers and ornate furniture.

Intended to impress or attract attention.

She wore a fancy dress to the gala.

Not plain; decorative or ornamented.

He prefers fancy fonts for his graphic designs.

Expensive or high-quality.

They stayed in a fancy hotel during their vacation.

fancyinterjection

Definitions

Used to express mild surprise, disbelief, or disapproval.

Fancy that! I never knew she could speak Italian.