spoilt

• Qualifie une personne, surtout un enfant, à qui l'on a donné tout ce qu'il voulait et qui se comporte mal en conséquence ; s'emploie aussi pour décrire quelque chose d'abîmé ou de gâté.

Describes a person, especially a child, who has been given everything they want and behaves badly as a result; also used to describe something that has been damaged or ruined.

1. Ruin by overindulgenceB1informal

   Having one's character or disposition harmed by excessive pampering or attention.

   gâté (par excès d'indulgence)

   • The child was so spoilt that he threw a tantrum when he didn't get a new toy.
   • She is a spoilt brat who expects everyone to do things for her.
   • Being an only child, he was often spoilt by his grandparents.

   Synonymesspoiled

2. Food gone badA2formal

   Describing food that is no longer in an edible or usable condition.

   gâté (nourriture)

   • The milk smelled sour and was clearly spoilt.
   • We had to throw away the spoilt vegetables from the fridge.
   • Eating spoilt meat can cause food poisoning.

   Synonymesbaddecayedmoldymouldyoffputridrancidrottensourspoiledstaleturned

   Antonymesediblefresh

3. Damaged or ruinedB2formal

   Affected by something that mars or prevents growth or prosperity.

   gâté, abîmé

   • The crop was spoilt by the sudden frost.
   • His chances of promotion were spoilt by the scandal.
   • The beautiful view was spoilt by the construction site.

   Synonymesblemisheddamageddestroyedimpairedmarredruinedwrecked

   Antonymesintactpreservedprotectedunharmedunspoiled

• 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