cupboard love

US /ˈkʌb.ərd ˌlʌv/
UK /ˈkʌb.ərd ˌlʌv/
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amour intéressé, amour vénal

affection shown only to get something in return, especially food

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Her sudden affection for her aunt was just cupboard love, as she knew her aunt had cookies.
Sa soudaine affection pour sa tante n'était que de l'amour intéressé, car elle savait que sa tante avait des biscuits.
The cat only comes to me for cupboard love when it's hungry.
Le chat ne vient me voir que par amour intéressé quand il a faim.