treasure

• Nom désignant un ensemble d'objets de grande valeur, comme de l'or, des bijoux ou des biens précieux, ou quelque chose de hautement apprécié pour sa valeur ou son importance.

A noun referring to a collection of valuable items, such as gold, jewels, or precious objects, or something highly valued for its worth or significance.

1. A2formal

   A collection of valuable items such as gold, silver, jewels, or money.

   trésor (ensemble d'objets précieux)

   • The pirates buried their treasure on a remote island.
   • The museum displayed ancient treasure from the tomb.
   • They searched for hidden treasure in the old castle.

   Synonymescachefortunehoardtreasure trovewealth

2. Something highly valuedB1formal

   A person or thing that is greatly loved, valued, or cherished.

   Trésor (au sens figuré)

   • Her grandmother's ring is her most precious treasure.
   • He considered his children his greatest treasure.
   • The old library is a treasure of historical knowledge.

   Synonymesbelovedblessingboondarlinggemgodsendjewelpearlprize

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de chérir, de considérer comme précieux ou de conserver soigneusement quelque chose de cher ou de précieux.

A verb used to indicate the act of valuing, cherishing, or keeping something precious or dear.

1. Value highlyB1formal

   To keep something as very valuable or important; to cherish.

   Chérir, priser

   • She treasures the necklace her grandmother gave her.
   • I treasure every moment I spend with my family.
   • He treasures the memories of his childhood.

   Synonymesappreciatecherishesteemhold dearprizereverevalue

   Antonymesabhordespisedisdaindisregardignoreloatheneglectscorn

2. Hold dearB1formal

   To regard someone or something with great affection or care.

   chérir, tenir précieusement

   • They treasure their friendship above all else.
   • She treasures the letters from her late husband.
   • We treasure the time we have together.

   Synonymesadoreappreciatecare forcherishprizereverevalueworship

   Antonymesabhordespisedetestdisdainscorn