darling /BrE ˈdɑːlɪŋ
, AmE ˈdɑrlɪŋ
/
A
noun
1 (term of address) (to loved one) chéri m/chérie f; (to child) mon chou ; (affectedly) (to acquaintance) mon cher m/ma chère f
you poor darling (to adult) mon pauvre m/ma pauvre f; (to child) mon pauvre chou
darling Rosie ma Rosie chérie
2 (kind, lovable person) amour m, ange m
her father is a darling son père est un amour
the children have been little darlings les enfants ont été des anges
be a darling and pour me a drink sois un ange et sers-moi à boire
3 (favourite) (of circle, public) coqueluche f; (of family, parent, teacher) chouchou m/chouchoute f
B
adjective
1 (expressing attachment) [child, husband] chéri
2 (expressing approval, admiration)
a darling little baby/kitten un amour de bébé/chaton
what a darling little house! quelle petite maison adorable!