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pets

/pɛts/

Translations

petnoun

pets

/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

companion animal

furry friend

house pet

animal companion

petverb

pets

petted

Past Simple

petted

Past Participle

petting

Gerund

/pet/

/pɛt/

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.

caresserEn parlant d'un animal.

She loves to pet her cat while watching TV.

Elle aime caresser son chat en regardant la télévision.

Additional translations

peloterFamilier, dans un contexte amoureux ou sexuel.

Synonyms

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.