pet

• Décrit un animal que l'on garde pour la compagnie ou le plaisir, ou quelque chose que l'on considère comme favori ou chéri.

Describes an animal kept for companionship or pleasure, or something that is treated as a favorite.

1. Favorite or cherishedA2informal

   Denoting something that is a particular favorite or is treated with special affection.

   favori

   • That's my pet theory about why the project failed.
   • He has a pet peeve about people being late.
   • Her pet subject is ancient history.

   Synonymescherisheddarlingdearfavoredfavoritespecialtreasured

   Antonymesdislikedneglected

• Nom désignant un animal domestique ou apprivoisé que l'on garde pour la compagnie, le plaisir ou l'affection.

A noun referring to a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship, pleasure, or affection.

1. Domestic animalA1formal

   An animal kept for companionship or pleasure, rather than for work or food.

   animal de compagnie

   • She has a pet cat named Whiskers.
   • Many people consider dogs to be loyal pets.
   • He takes his pet rabbit for a walk in the park.

2. Favourite personB2informal

   A person who is treated with special favor or affection, often in a slightly derogatory sense.

   chouchou

   • The teacher's pet always gets the best grades.
   • He's the boss's pet, so he gets all the easy tasks.
   • Don't be such a pet; you're not the only one here.

   Synonymesdarlingfavoritefavouritegolden boy

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de caresser ou de tapoter doucement un animal en signe d'affection.

A verb used to indicate the act of stroking or patting an animal gently as a sign of affection.

1. Stroke or caressA1formal

   To touch or stroke an animal gently as a sign of affection.

   caresser (un animal)

   • She loves to pet her cat every evening.
   • He gently petted the dog behind its ears.
   • Children should be taught how to properly pet animals.

   Synonymescaressfondlenuzzlepatstroke

   Antonymesabusebeathitkickmistreatneglectpunchslapstrike

2. Show affectionB1informal

   To touch someone in a gentle, loving way.

   Câliner / caresser affectueusement

   • They were petting each other on the park bench.
   • She petted his arm while they talked.
   • The couple spent the evening petting and cuddling.

   Synonymescaresscuddlefondlepatstroke

   Antonymeshitkickpunchslapstrike