pet in French
pet in French is fétiche, de compagnie, animal domestique — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
pet in French
fétiche
(figurative) Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
de compagnie
(literally) Kept or treated as a pet.
animal domestique
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animal de compagnie
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animal familier
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
chouchou
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
caresser
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
peloter
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
se peloter
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
What does "pet" mean?
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noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
"They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
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adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
"Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
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verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
"The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."
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pet in a sentence
- They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
- Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
- Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
- Good cycle lanes are his pet cause, and he writes to the council about them.
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What is "pet" in French?
"pet" in French is fétiche, de compagnie, animal domestique. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
How do you use "pet" in a sentence?
Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In French, "pet" is fétiche, de compagnie, animal domestique.
Are there other ways to say "pet" in French?
Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "pet": fétiche, de compagnie, animal domestique, animal de compagnie, animal familier, chouchou.
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