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    Caressé (en. Caress)

    /kaʁese/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A tender gesture that involves light contact with the skin.
    She gave him a gentle caress on the cheek.
    Elle lui a donné une caresse douce sur la joue.
    An act of affection or tenderness.
    A caress can express deep love.
    Une caresse peut exprimer un amour profond.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'caresser', derived from the Latin 'caritia', which means 'tenderness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a caress
    to make a gesture of tenderness towards someone.
    donner une caresse
    a caress on the back
    a soothing gesture made to comfort.
    une caresse sur le dos
    caress of love
    a tactile act expressing romantic feelings.
    caresse d'amour

    Related Words

    caress
    Action of caressing.
    caresse
    caressing
    One who caresses, who gives caresses.
    caressant
    caresser
    Person who gives caresses.
    caresseur

    Slang Meanings

    A gentle gesture imbued with affection.
    He gave her a little love-at-first-sight caress.
    Il lui a fait une petite caresse coup de foudre.
    An act of flirting or attraction.
    They exchanged caresses on their first date.
    Ils se sont échangés des caresses lors de leur premier rendez-vous.