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    Caresser (en. To caress)

    /ka.ʁɛ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To exert light pressure on something or someone with affectionate intention.
    She gently caresses her cat's fur.
    Elle caresse doucement le pelage de son chat.
    To care for something or someone with tenderness.
    He likes to caress the idea of a better world.
    Il aime caresser l'idée d'un monde meilleur.
    To treat something with a certain delicacy.
    The poet caresses the words carefully.
    Le poète caresse les mots avec soin.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'carens', which means 'without' or 'deprived of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to caress a dream
    To nurture a dream or aspiration.
    caresser le rêve
    to caress the belly
    To have a protective or affectionate attitude.
    caresser le ventre
    to caress the idea
    To consider an idea in a gentle or light manner.
    caresser l'idée

    Related Words

    hug
    An affectionate gesture involving close physical contact.
    câlin
    tenderness
    Affection or love expressed in a gentle manner.
    tendresse
    to flatter
    The act of complimenting someone to gain a favor.
    flatter

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good time in a romantic or tender manner.
    They caressed each other on the couch while watching a movie.
    Ils se sont caressés sur le canapé en regardant un film.
    To touch sensually or in a suggestive way.
    Young people dance while caressing each other in the club.
    Les jeunes dansent en se caressant dans le club.