Gâté (en. Spoiled)

[ɡate]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which has been damaged or spoiled.

The fruit is spoiled; it can no longer be eaten.

Le fruit est gâté; il ne peut plus être mangé.

Which has lost its original qualities.

This cheese is spoiled; it smells bad.

Ce fromage est gâté, il sent mauvais.

Which is too spoiled by excessive attention.

This child is really spoiled by his parents.

Cet enfant est vraiment gâté par ses parents.

From the verb 'gâter', derived from the Old French 'gaster', meaning to damage or destroy.

spoiled by life

Refers to a person who has received many privileges or advantages.

gâté par la vie

spoiled to the bone

Refers to a person who has been excessively pampered.

gâté jusqu'à la moelle

not to be spoiled at all

Not favored by circumstances.

ne pas être gâté de tout

spoil

Verb meaning to damage or give too much to someone.

gâter

spoiling

The state of being excessively spoiled or pampered.

gâtisme

dopey

Refers to a person who has become senile (aging).

gâteux

To be overly coddled.

This kid is so spoiled that he no longer cares about others.

Ce gamin est tellement gâté qu'il ne s'intéresse plus aux autres.

Refers to a product that is overly cooked.

This bread is spoiled; it is all hard now.

Ce pain est gâté, il est tout dur maintenant.