Anzoleto (en. Anzoleto)

/anzoleto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A little cousin or relative, often used affectionately.
My aunt brought her anzoletto to spend the weekend with us.
Ma tante a amené son anzoletto pour passer le week-end avec nous.
A child in the family who is considered close.
I grew up playing with my anzoletto during the holidays.
J'ai grandi en jouant avec mes anzoletto pendant les vacances.

Etymology

The term 'anzoleto' comes from Italian, used to refer to family ties.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my anzoletto is my joy
This means that my little cousin or relative is a great source of happiness for me.
mon anzoletto est ma joie
at family gatherings, all my anzoletto are present
This implies that there are many young parents present during a gathering.
en réunion de famille, tous mes anzoletto sont présents

Related Words

cousin
Son of one of my uncles or aunts.
cousin
aunt
Sister of one of my parents.
tante
relative
Member of my immediate family.
parent

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a very close friend like a cousin.
He is like an anzoletto to me, always there when I need him.
Il est comme un anzoletto pour moi, toujours là quand j'ai besoin de lui.
An affectionate way to speak about a small person.
Look at this little anzoletto, she is so cute!
Regarde ce petit anzoletto, elle est si mignonne !