précieux

précieux
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. precious
Ce conseil est précieux, et je vais m’en souvenir longtemps.This advice is precious, and I’m going to remember it for a long time.
b. invaluable
Tu m'as beaucoup aidé ! Ton soutien m'est précieux.You helped me a lot! Your support is invaluable to me.
c. valued
Stéphane est un ami précieux depuis de nombreuses années.Stéphane has been a valued friend for many years.
d. dear
Ce doudou est très précieux pour ma fille.This comforter is very dear to my daughter.
a. precious
L'actrice portait de précieuses boucles d'oreilles serties de saphirs.The actress wore precious earrings set with sapphires.
a. affected
Angèle avait un style précieux qui la rendait unique.Angèle had an affected style that made her unique.
b. precious
Ce politicien a une façon si précieuse de parler. Je ne lui fais pas du tout confiance.That politician has such a precious way of speaking. I don't trust him at all.
a. precious
La littérature précieuse est un courant du dix-septième siècle.Precious literature is a movement from the seventeenth century.
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