spoiled

• Qualifie une personne, surtout un enfant, à qui l'on a donné tout ce qu'il voulait et qui se comporte mal en conséquence, ou des aliments qui sont gâtés.

Describes a person, especially a child, who has been given everything they want and behaves badly as a result, or food that has gone bad.

1. Ruined or damagedB1formal

   Something that has been damaged, ruined, or made less valuable.

   gâté, abîmé

   • The milk was spoiled and had a sour smell.
   • The picnic was spoiled by the sudden rain.
   • His reputation was spoiled by the scandal.

   Synonymesblemishedcontaminateddamageddecayedimpairedmarredrottenruinedtainted

   Antonymesintactpreservedprotectedundamagedunspoiled

2. OverindulgedA2informal

   A person, especially a child, who is given too much and behaves badly as a result.

   gâté (enfant trop indulgent)

   • The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn't get a toy.
   • She is so spoiled that she expects everything to be done for her.
   • Spoiled kids often have trouble sharing with others.

• Verbe désignant l'action de diminuer la qualité, la valeur ou le plaisir de quelque chose, ou de traiter quelqu'un avec un excès d'indulgence ou de gâterie.

A verb used to indicate the act of diminishing the quality, value, or enjoyment of something, or to treat someone with excessive indulgence.

verbe irrégulier

1. Become unusableA2formal

   To decay or go bad, especially food.

   Se gâter

   • The milk spoiled after being left out overnight.
   • Don't let the fruit spoil on the counter.
   • The meat will spoil if not refrigerated properly.

   Synonymesdecomposego badgo offperishputrefyrotsourturn

   Antonymespreserve

2. Ruin or destroyB1formal

   To damage or destroy something good or pleasant.

   Gâcher, abîmer

   • The rain spoiled our picnic plans.
   • He spoiled the surprise by telling everyone.
   • The accident spoiled their holiday.

   Synonymesblemishdamagedefacedestroyimpairmarruinshatterunderminewreck

   Antonymesenhanceimprovepreserveprotect

3. Indulge excessivelyB1informal

   To treat someone too well, especially a child, so they behave badly.

   Gâter (excessivement)

   • Don't spoil the baby by giving her everything she wants.
   • Grandparents often spoil their grandchildren.
   • She spoils her dog with treats every day.

   Synonymesbabycoddleindulgemollycoddleoverindulgepamper

   Antonymeschastendisciplinehardenpunish