treasure

trésor

Ensemble d’objets de valeur, comme de l’or, de l’argent, de la monnaie ou des bijoux.

En anglais simple : A collection of valuable objects, such as gold, silver, money, or jewels.

• They found treasure in the cave.
• The pirates buried their treasure on an island.
• A chest of treasure lay beneath the sea.

Synonymes : riches, wealth

Expressions courantes : buried treasure, treasure chest, hidden treasure

trésor, perle

Personne ou chose très aimée ou considérée comme particulièrement précieuse.

En anglais simple : A person or thing that is loved or considered especially valuable.

• Our grandmother is a real treasure.
• The museum holds many artistic treasures.
• People regard the singer as a national treasure.

Synonymes : gem, jewel

Expressions courantes : national treasure, a real treasure, cultural treasure

chérir, tenir à

Tenir beaucoup à quelqu’un ou à quelque chose et lui garder une place particulière dans son cœur.

En anglais simple : To care about someone or something very much and keep them close to your heart.

• I treasure this little ring.
• She treasured every moment with her children.
• We will always treasure the memories of that summer.

Synonymes : cherish, value, prize

Expressions courantes : treasure a memory, treasure something forever, treasure your friendship, treasure a gift