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petted

UK
/ˈpetɪd/
US
/ˈpɛtɪd/

Translations

pettedpast participle
UK
/ˈpɛtɪd/
US
/ˈpɛtɪd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "pet".
The cat lay on the sofa, happily petted by its owner.
Le chat était couché sur le canapé, caressé avec plaisir par son maître.
The petted child was used to getting everything she wanted.
L’enfant choyé avait l’habitude d’obtenir tout ce qu’elle voulait.
Additional translations
gâtéSe dit surtout d’une personne trop ménagée ou comblée.
petverb

petted

Past Simple

petted
Past Simple
petted
Past Participle
petting
Gerund
UK
/pet/
US
/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
pamper
caress
fondle
coddle
nurture
stroke

Definitions

pettedpast participle
Treated with affection or indulgence; pampered.
The petted child was used to getting everything she wanted.
Having been stroked or caressed.
The cat lay on the sofa, happily petted by its owner.
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.
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