precious

precious
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. précieux
This advice is precious, and I’m going to remember it for a long time.Ce conseil est précieux et je vais m’en souvenir longtemps.
b. cher
Lucy's grandchildren are very precious to her.Les petits-enfants de Lucy lui sont très chers.
a. précieux
The emperor had many precious stones in his treasury.L’empereur possédait de nombreuses pierres précieuses dans son trésor.
b. de valeur
Jessica is so lucky! She bought a precious vase at a flea market.Jessica a tellement de chance ! Elle a acheté un vase de valeur dans un marché aux puces.
a. adorable
What a precious little dog!Quel adorable petit chien !
a. précieux
That politician has such a precious way of speaking. I don't trust him at all.Ce politicien a une façon de parler tellement précieuse. Je ne lui fais pas du tout confiance.
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