Gâtée (en. Spoiled)

[ɡate]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who has received too many privileges or attentions.

This girl is really spoiled; she has everything she wants.

Cette fille est vraiment gâtée, elle a tout ce qu'elle veut.

Who has become corrupted or spoiled.

The fruit was spoiled after a few days without refrigeration.

Le fruit était gâté après quelques jours sans réfrigération.

From the verb 'gâter', of ancient origin, derived from the Latin 'cāpitare'.

spoiled like a king

Refers to a person who is treated with extreme attention.

gâté comme un roi

spoiled children

Children who receive too much attention and privileges.

enfants gâtés

to spoil someone

To grant someone excessive privileges.

gâter quelqu'un

to spoil

Verb meaning to give too much pleasure or goods to someone.

gâter

to pamper

To take care of someone excessively.

choyer

treat

A small gift or a treat.

gâterie

A person who indulges in too much comfort.

Be careful, don’t become too spoiled in this easy life.

Fais attention, ne deviens pas trop gâtée dans cette vie facile.

Someone who is too hard to please because of their upbringing.

This actress is spoiled; she only wants leading roles.

Cette actrice est gâtée, elle ne veut que des rôles principaux.