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pet

UK
/pɛt/
US
/pɛt/

Translations

petnoun
pets
pl
UK
/pɛt/
US
/pɛt/
animal de compagnie
She has a pet dog that she takes for walks every morning.
Elle a un chien de compagnie qu'elle promène tous les matins.
Additional translations
bouderieVieux ou littéraire.
chériEmploi surtout familier et régional comme terme affectueux.
chouchouSurtout à l'école ou au travail, pour une personne favorisée.
Synonyms
domestic animal
animal companion
companion animal
furry friend
house pet
petverb
petted
Past Simple
petted
Past Participle
petting
Gerund
UK
/pet/
US
/pɛt/
caresserEn parlant d'un animal.
She loves to pet her cat while watching TV.
Elle aime caresser son chat en regardant la télévision.
gâterAu sens de traiter quelqu'un avec trop d'indulgence.
He tends to pet his younger brother, giving him everything he wants.
Il a tendance à gâter son petit frère en lui donnant tout ce qu'il veut.
Additional translations
peloterFamilier, dans un contexte amoureux ou sexuel.
Synonyms
pamper
fondle
caress
stroke
nurture
coddle
petadjective
petter
Comp.
pettest
Super.
UK
/pet/
US
/pɛt/
de compagnieSe dit d'un animal domestiqué gardé comme compagnon.
The pet cat lounged lazily on the windowsill.
Le chat de compagnie se prélassait paresseusement sur le rebord de la fenêtre.
chériPour quelque chose de favori, aimé ou particulièrement soigné.
She had a pet project that she worked on during her free time.
Elle avait un projet chéri sur lequel elle travaillait pendant son temps libre.
Synonyms
particular
chosen
special
darling
beloved
treasured
favored
preferred
cherished
favorite

Definitions

petnoun
A domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure.
She has a pet dog that she takes for walks every morning.
A person who is treated with special favor or affection.
He was the teacher's pet and often got extra help with his assignments.
(chiefly Northern British, informal) A term of endearment used when addressing someone affectionately.
Are you all right, pet?
A fit of sulkiness or ill humor; a peevish mood (dated).
She left the meeting in a pet after her suggestion was dismissed.
petverb
To stroke or caress an animal affectionately.
She loves to pet her cat while watching TV.
To treat someone with excessive indulgence or care.
He tends to pet his younger brother, giving him everything he wants.
(of people) To fondle or caress another person in a sexual or amorous way.
The teenage couple were caught petting at the back of the cinema.
petadjective
Kept or treated as a favorite or cherished.
She had a pet project that she worked on during her free time.
Domesticated and kept as a companion.
The pet cat lounged lazily on the windowsill.
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