fond

• Éprouve ou exprime une affection tendre, de la sympathie ou de l'attachement envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

Describes a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something.

1. Having affection or likingA2formal

   Feeling or showing affection, liking, or tenderness for someone or something.

   Affectueux, tendre

   • She is very fond of her grandmother.
   • He grew fond of the little puppy.
   • They are fond of spending time together.

   Synonymesaffectionatecaringdevoteddotinglovingtenderwarm

   Antonymesantipatheticaversecoldhostileindifferentunsympathetic

2. Foolishly hopeful or naiveB2formal

   Having hopes or dreams that are unrealistic or overly optimistic.

   Naïvement optimiste

   • He had fond hopes of becoming a famous actor overnight.
   • She cherished fond dreams of a perfect life.
   • His fond belief that everything would work out was soon shattered.

   Synonymesfoolishnaivequixoticunrealisticwishful