sweet
sweet
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (flavor)
2. (cute)
a. mignon
What do you think of this dress for Charlotte's baby? - It's so sweet! You should get it.Qu’est-ce que tu penses de cette robe pour le bébé de Charlotte ? - Elle est trop mignonne ! Tu devrais la prendre.
b. adorable
Hazel looks sweet with those little bows in her hair.Hazel est adorable avec ces petits nœuds dans les cheveux.
3. (charming)
4. (kind)
a. gentil
Mrs. Richards is the sweet neighbor who brought us a cake when we first moved in next door.Mme Richards est la gentille voisine qui nous a apporté un gâteau quand on a emménagé à côté de chez elle.
7. (gratifying)
a. doux
After many failed attempts, Guillermo's success was so sweet.Après plusieurs échecs, la réussite de Guillermo était d’autant plus douce.
a. pur
The hikers were happy to refill their water bottles with sweet, cool water.Les randonneurs étaient contents de remplir leurs gourdes avec de l'eau pure et fraîche.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. le bonbon (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The children are asking for sweets.Les enfants réclament des bonbons.
a. le dessert (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I'm bringing a salad to dinner, and Jen is bringing a sweet.J'apporte une salade au dîner et Jen apporte un dessert.
11. (colloquial) (term of endearment; used with "my")
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mon chéri (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
Can you please pass me that book, my sweet?Tu pourrais me passer ce livre s'il te plaît, mon chéri ?
b. ma chérie (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
Thanks for making lunch, my sweet.Merci d'avoir préparé le déjeuner, ma chérie.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
12. (colloquial) (used to express happiness) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States.
a. génial (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Zoe said yes when I asked her out! - Sweet!Zoe a dit oui quand je lui ai proposé de sortir avec moi ! - Génial !
b. super (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I have a three-day weekend! - Oh, sweet!J'ai un week-end de trois jours ! - Ah super !
c. trop bien (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Sweet! I just found five bucks on the ground!Trop bien ! Je viens de trouver cinq balles par terre !
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