darling

• Utilisé pour décrire quelqu'un ou quelque chose de très charmant, qui suscite l'amour ou la tendresse.

Used to describe someone or something that is very charming, lovable, or endearing.

1. Beloved or cherishedA2informal

   Used to describe someone who is very dear, loved, or adored.

   Adoré, chéri

   • She is my darling daughter.
   • He gave his darling wife a bouquet of roses.
   • The darling puppy slept on her lap.

   Synonymesadoredbelovedcherisheddearprecioustreasured

   Antonymesdespiseddetestedhatedunloved

2. Charming or cuteA2informal

   Used to describe something that is very charming, sweet, or endearing.

   charmant, adorable

   • What a darling little cottage!
   • She wore a darling dress to the party.
   • The baby's smile was simply darling.

   Synonymesadorablecharmingcutedeardelightfulendearinglovableprecioussweet

• Nom utilisé comme terme affectueux pour s'adresser à une personne aimée ou chère, ou désignant une personne très chère à quelqu'un.

A noun used as a term of endearment for a beloved or cherished person, or referring to a person who is very dear to someone.

1. Beloved personA2informal

   A person who is dearly loved or cherished.

   personne chérie

   • Come here, my darling, and give me a hug.
   • She is the darling of her family.
   • He whispered 'goodnight, darling' before she fell asleep.

   Synonymesbeloveddearhoneyloveloved oneprecioussweethearttreasure

   Antonymesenemyfoe

2. Favourite or popular personB1informal

   A person who is especially liked or admired by a group.

   chouchou

   • The young actress became the darling of the critics.
   • He was the darling of the art world for his innovative work.
   • The team's star player is the darling of the fans.

   Synonymesfavoritegolden boyidolpetstar