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    Caresse (en. Caress)

    /kaʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Tender gesture made with the hand.
    She gave him a caress on the cheek.
    Elle lui a donné une caresse sur la joue.
    Affection, manifest tenderness.
    A parent's caresses are essential for a child's development.
    Les caresses des parents sont essentielles à l'épanouissement d'un enfant.
    Expression of softness or tenderness.
    He whispered sweet words accompanied by caresses.
    Il lui a soufflé des mots doux accompagnés de caresses.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'caritia', which means 'love'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cat's caress
    A delicate and light gesture.
    caresse de chat
    to give caresses
    Expressing affection through gentle gestures.
    faire des caresses

    Related Words

    tenderness
    Sweet and affectionate feeling.
    tendresse
    affection
    Feeling of love or attachment.
    affection
    adoration
    Feeling of intense love.
    adoration
    kiss
    Gesture of affection involving the lips.
    baiser

    Slang Meanings

    Loving or sensual gesture.
    He gave her a caress that changed everything.
    Il lui a fait une caresse qui a tout changé.
    Quick display of affection.
    One caress, and she is already calmed.
    Une caresse, et elle est déjà apaisée.