spoiled

UK
/spɔɪld/
US
/spɔɪld/

Translations

spoiledpast participle
UK
/spɔɪld/
US
/spɔɪld/
Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb “spoil”.
avariéParticipe passé employé pour des aliments ou produits altérés.
The fruit was spoiled after being left in the sun.
Les fruits étaient avariés après avoir été laissés au soleil.
Additional translations
gâtéPeut aussi s’employer pour des aliments, surtout dans un registre moins technique.
tournéSe dit surtout du lait et de certains produits laitiers.
spoiledadjective
more spoiled
Comp.
most spoiled
Super.
UK
/spɔɪld/
US
/spɔɪld/
gâtéEn parlant d’un enfant ou d’une personne trop choyée; registre courant.
The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.
L’enfant gâté a fait une crise quand il n’a pas obtenu ce qu’il voulait.
avariéS’emploie surtout pour des aliments devenus impropres à la consommation.
The spoiled milk had a sour smell and was no longer safe to drink.
Le lait avarié avait une odeur aigre et n’était plus propre à la consommation.
nulPour un bulletin ou un vote rendu invalide.
The election board discarded the spoiled ballots.
Le bureau électoral a rejeté les bulletins nuls.
gâchéAu sens d’une occasion, d’une fête ou d’un effet ruiné ou compromis.
The surprise party was spoiled when he arrived home early.
La fête surprise a été gâchée quand il est rentré plus tôt que prévu.
spoilverb

spoiled

Past Simple

spoiled
Past Simple
spoiled
Past Participle
spoiling
Gerund
UK
/spɔɪl/
US
/spɔɪl/
(UK: spoilt, spoilt / US: spoiled, spoiled)
The rain spoiled our picnic plans.
La pluie a gâché nos projets de pique-nique.
gâterEn parlant d’un enfant ou d’une personne trop choyée.
Grandparents often spoil their grandchildren with too many gifts.
Les grands-parents gâtent souvent leurs petits-enfants avec trop de cadeaux.
se gâterPour des aliments ou des produits qui ne sont plus consommables.
The milk will spoil if left out of the refrigerator for too long.
Le lait se gâtera s’il est laissé hors du réfrigérateur trop longtemps.
Additional translations
dévoilerPour révéler l’intrigue ou la fin d’une œuvre.

Definitions

spoiledpast participle
Damaged, decayed, or otherwise made unfit as a result of spoilage or excessive indulgence.
The fruit was spoiled after being left in the sun.
spoiledadjective
Having been treated too indulgently or leniently, leading to a lack of discipline or a sense of entitlement.
The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.
Having become unfit for use or consumption, typically due to decay or deterioration.
The spoiled milk had a sour smell and was no longer safe to drink.
Rendered invalid or void, especially of a ballot paper that has been improperly marked.
The election board discarded the spoiled ballots.
Impaired, ruined, or otherwise marred so as to lose the desired effect or quality.
The surprise party was spoiled when he arrived home early.
spoilverb
To damage or ruin something, making it less useful or enjoyable.
The rain spoiled our picnic plans.
To pamper or indulge someone excessively, often leading to negative effects on their behavior or character.
Grandparents often spoil their grandchildren with too many gifts.
To become unfit for consumption or use, typically due to decay or deterioration.
The milk will spoil if left out of the refrigerator for too long.
To reveal the plot, ending, or other key details of a narrative work, thereby diminishing others' enjoyment.
Please don't spoil the ending of the book for me.