fawn

• Jeune cerf, généralement âgé de moins d'un an, souvent caractérisé par son pelage tacheté.

A noun referring to a young deer, typically less than a year old, often characterized by its spotted coat.

1. A2formal

   A young deer, especially one less than a year old.

   Jeune cerf de moins d'un an

   • The fawn stayed close to its mother in the forest.
   • We spotted a spotted fawn hiding in the tall grass.
   • The fawn's coat helps it blend into the woodland environment.

2. Light brown colorB1formal

   A light yellowish-brown color, similar to the coat of a young deer.

   Couleur fauve clair

   • She wore a beautiful fawn-colored coat.
   • The walls were painted a soft fawn shade.
   • His shoes were a classic fawn suede.

   Synonymesbeigebuffcamelecrukhakisandtantawnywheat

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le fait de témoigner une flatterie ou une affection excessive, souvent de manière servile, ou (pour un animal) de manifester son attachement en léchant, poussant du museau ou remuant la queue.

A verb used to describe the act of showing excessive flattery or affection, often in a servile manner, or (of an animal) to show affection by licking, nuzzling, or wagging its tail.

1. Show excessive flatteryC1formal

   To praise someone excessively or behave in a servile way to gain favor.

   Flagorner

   • The assistant fawned over the celebrity at the event.
   • He fawns on his boss hoping for a promotion.
   • She fawned over the wealthy guests at the party.

   Synonymesbootlickcringeflattergrovelkowtowtoadytruckle

   Antonymescondemncriticizeinsultrebukescorn

2. Show affection (of animals)B2informal

   To show affection or delight, especially by wagging the tail or licking (used for dogs).

   Faire des manières (en parlant d'un animal)

   • The puppy fawned on its owner when she came home.
   • The dog fawned over the children in the park.
   • He fawned over the kitten as it purred in his lap.

   Synonymescuddlenuzzlesnuggle