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treat

UK
/triːt/
US
/trit/

Translations

treatverb
treated
Past Simple
treated
Past Participle
treating
Gerund
UK
/triːt/
US
/trit/
inviterEmploi usuel pour dire qu’on offre un repas ou une sortie à quelqu’un.
He decided to treat his friend to dinner at a fancy restaurant.
Il a décidé d’inviter son ami à dîner dans un restaurant chic.
traiterSens technique : appliquer un procédé ou une substance à quelque chose.
The wood was treated with a special oil to prevent decay.
Le bois a été traité avec une huile spéciale pour empêcher la décomposition.
traiterSens médical : soigner, prendre en charge médicalement.
The doctor treated the patient for a severe infection.
Le médecin a traité le patient pour une infection grave.
traiterSens soutenu : examiner ou exposer un sujet dans un texte ou un discours.
The article treats the issue of urban poverty in depth.
L’article traite la question de la pauvreté urbaine en profondeur.
traiterSens général : se comporter envers quelqu’un d’une certaine manière.
She always treats her guests with kindness and respect.
Elle traite toujours ses invités avec gentillesse et respect.
Synonyms
heal
cure
entertain
regard
consider
address
deal with
manage
handle
serve
Antonyms
neglect
mistreat
treatnoun
treats
pl
UK
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US
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régalSe dit d’une chose ou d’un moment particulièrement agréable, exceptionnel.
Going to the amusement park was a special treat for the children.
Aller au parc d’attractions était un vrai régal pour les enfants.
invitationActe de payer un repas, une boisson ou une sortie pour quelqu’un d’autre.
He insisted on paying for dinner as a treat for his friends.
Il a insisté pour payer le dîner comme invitation pour ses amis.
friandiseNourriture sucrée ou salée donnée comme récompense ou petite gâterie.
She gave her dog a treat for sitting quietly.
Elle a donné une friandise à son chien pour qu’il reste tranquille.
Additional translations
gâterieEmploi familier ou affectif, surtout pour un petit plaisir donné à quelqu’un.
Synonyms
reward
gift
special occasion
indulgence
pleasure
delight
treatadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to or intended as a treat (e.g., "treat bag").
à friandisesEmploi attributif ; se dit d’un objet prévu pour des friandises.
She bought a treat bag for Halloween candies.
Elle a acheté un sac à friandises pour les bonbons d’Halloween.

Definitions

treatverb
To behave towards or deal with someone in a particular way.
She always treats her guests with kindness and respect.
To give medical care or attention to someone for an illness or injury.
The doctor treated the patient for a severe infection.
To apply a process or substance to something in order to protect or preserve it.
The wood was treated with a special oil to prevent decay.
To pay for someone else's enjoyment, such as a meal or entertainment.
He decided to treat his friend to dinner at a fancy restaurant.
To deal with or discuss a subject in speech or writing.
The article treats the issue of urban poverty in depth.
treatnoun
An event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure.
Going to the amusement park was a special treat for the children.
A sweet or savory food item given as a reward or indulgence.
She gave her dog a treat for sitting quietly.
An act of providing food, drink, or entertainment at one's own expense.
He insisted on paying for dinner as a treat for his friends.
treatadjective
Used attributively before another noun to describe something designed for or connected with a treat or treats.
She bought a treat bag for Halloween candies.
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