English–French

“pet” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁese/

Example

Je caresse mon chat.

I pet my cat.

Illustration for caresser (pet)

How to say “pet” in French

“Pet” in French is caresser.

A hand gliding slowly and gently over fur, skin, or a surface in a soothing gesture.

Full entry for caresser: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with caresser

Elle caresse doucement la joue de son enfant.

She gently strokes her child's cheek.

Tips for using caresser

  • Caresser takes a direct object without a preposition, as in caresser son chat, and is a regular -er verb.

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