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    Précieux (en. Precious)

    /pʁe.sjø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has great emotional or material value.
    This jewel is very precious to me.
    Ce bijou est très précieux pour moi.
    Which requires special care due to its fragility.
    Precious objects must be protected.
    Les objets précieux doivent être protégés.
    Which is delicate, refined.
    This perfume has a precious and subtle aroma.
    Ce parfum a un arôme précieux et subtil.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pretiosus', which means precious, from 'pretium' which means price.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    precious time
    A time that must be used carefully.
    temps précieux
    precious good
    A good that has significant value.
    bien précieux
    precious friendship
    A friendship of great value.
    amitié précieuse

    Related Words

    preciousness
    In a precious manner.
    précieusement
    preciousness
    Quality of what is precious.
    préciosité
    to specify
    To make something clearer or more precise.
    préciser

    Slang Meanings

    A person or thing that is overrated or excessive.
    He is so precious; he takes himself too seriously.
    Il est tellement précieux, il se prend trop au sérieux.
    A term used to refer to something cute or adorable.
    Look at that little cat; it’s too precious!
    Regarde ce petit chat, il est trop précieux !