Précieuse (en. Precious)

/pʁe.sjøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to an object or material of great value.

This ring is precious because it is made of gold and set with diamonds.

Cette bague est précieuse car elle est en or et ornée de diamants.

Refers to a very delicate person or one who affects expensive manners.

She has a precious attitude that can seem arrogant.

Elle a une attitude précieuse qui peut sembler arrogante.

Qualifies something that is extremely dear in affection or sentiment.

He keeps precious memories of his childhood.

Il garde des souvenirs précieuses de son enfance.

From the Latin 'pretiosus', meaning 'of great value'.

precious as gold

Of great value, difficult to replace.

précieuse comme l'or

precious value

Considerable value, highly appreciated.

valeur précieuse

a precious treasure

A possession or object of significant sentimental or material value.

un trésor précieux

precious

Feminine form of precious, referring to something important.

précieuse

preciousness

Characteristic of what is precious, often associated with excessive affectation.

préciosité

precious

Refers to a man or a quality that is of great value.

précieux

A person who believes themselves to be superior or who acts affectedly.

Stop being so precious, talk to us normally.

Arrête d'être si précieuse, parle-nous normalement.

An affectionate term for a close friend.

She is my precious, I tell her everything.

Elle est ma précieuse, je lui dis tout.