Chouchou
ɭʲu"bʲimtʃʲik ljuːbɪmtʃɪk sɭɛʒ duʃka dʌʃkə bʌt ɒfən a mɔː spəsɪfɪk taɪp ɒv ɐfɛkʃən
In Russian Любимчик (lyubimchik) / Душка (dushka) - but often a more specific type of affection.
A favorite person or thing; a term of endearment.
Example
"C'est mon chouchou, ce chat."
