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treasure

/ˈtrɛʒ.ə/

/ˈtrɛʒ.ɚ/

treasurenoun

treasures

/ˈtrɛʒ.ə/

/ˈtrɛʒ.ɚ/

Translations

trésorMasse de métaux précieux, de gemmes ou d’objets de grande valeur.

The pirates buried their treasure on a deserted island.

Les pirates ont enterré leur trésor sur une île déserte.

Additional translations

trésorPersonne ou chose jugée extrêmement précieuse ou importante.

trésorCollection d’objets précieux, notamment des bijoux ou des œuvres d’art.

Definitions

A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.

The pirates buried their treasure on a deserted island.

A very valuable or important person or thing.

The ancient manuscript was considered a national treasure.

A collection of valuable things such as jewels or works of art.

The museum's treasure includes several rare paintings from the Renaissance period.

Synonyms

treasureverb

treasured

Past Simple

treasured

Past Participle

treasuring

Gerund

/ˈtrɛʒə/

/ˈtrɛʒɚ/

Translations

chérirGarder ou estimer avec une grande affection ou une grande valeur.

She treasures the old letters from her grandmother.

Elle chérit les vieilles lettres de sa grand-mère.

Definitions

To value highly and keep carefully.

She treasures the old letters from her grandmother.

To regard or treat as precious; cherish.

He treasures his time spent with family.

Synonyms

hold dear

treasureadjective

more treasure

Comp.

most treasure

Super.

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "treasure map") to denote relation with treasure.

Translations

au trésorS’emploie surtout de façon attributive dans des syntagmes comme « carte au trésor ».

They followed a treasure map to the hidden cave.

Ils ont suivi une carte au trésor jusqu’à la grotte cachée.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for treasure, especially when used attributively before another noun.

They followed a treasure map to the hidden cave.