petted

UK
/ˈpetɪd/
US
/ˈpɛtɪd/
pettedpast participle
UK
/ˈpɛtɪd/
US
/ˈpɛtɪd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "pet".
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
gâtéSe dit surtout d’une personne trop ménagée ou comblée.
Définitions
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.
petnoun
Définitions
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

petted

Past Simple

petted
Past Simple
petted
Past Participle
petting
Gerund
UK
/pet/
US
/pɛt/
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
peloterFamilier, dans un contexte amoureux ou sexuel.
Définitions
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.
petadjective
Définitions
Kept or treated as a favorite or cherished.
She had a pet project that she worked on during her free time.
Domesticated and kept as a companion.
The pet cat lounged lazily on the windowsill.