Caresses (en. Caresses)

ka-re-s

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Light and tender contact by the hand.

She gave him caresses to comfort him.

Elle lui a donné des caresses pour le réconforter.

Gestures of tenderness.

Caresses between parents and children are essential for development.

Les caresses entre parents et enfants sont essentielles au développement.

From the verb 'caresser' which comes from the Latin 'caritare', meaning 'to rub gently'.

to give caresses

To show affection through gentle gestures.

faire des caresses

to receive caresses

To be the object of tender gestures from another person.

recevoir des caresses

cuddle

A gesture of affection consisting of embracing someone.

câlin

kiss

Lip contact with another person, often as a sign of affection.

baiser

tenderness

A soft and affectionate feeling towards someone.

tendresse

Quick cuddle

He gave her a 'quick caress' before leaving.

Il lui a fait un 'quick caress' avant de partir.

Light physical affection

It was just a 'caress' between friends.

C'était juste une 'caresse' entre amis.