Dorlange (en. Dorlange)

/dɔʁlɑ̃ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An act of tenderness, often associated with gentle or affectionate gestures.

She was dorlanging her child in her arms.

Elle était en train de dorlanger son enfant dans ses bras.

The feeling of comfort and security produced by affectionate attention.

Family dorlange creates a warm atmosphere at home.

Le dorlange familial crée une atmosphère chaleureuse à la maison.

Derived from the verb 'dorloter', which means to treat with tenderness.

to dorlange someone

To offer tenderness to someone.

dorlanger quelqu'un

to need dorlange

To be in search of cuddles or affection.

avoir besoin de dorlange

to practice dorlange

To engage in affectionate gestures regularly.

pratiquer le dorlange

cuddle

An affectionate gesture involving close physical contact.

câlin

to pamper

Taking care of someone or something with a lot of affection.

choyer

tenderness

A feeling of gentle affection that manifests in interpersonal relationships.

tendresse

A cuddle that is not taken seriously.

We just shared a dorlange, nothing more.

On s'est juste fait un dorlange, rien de plus.

To dorlange ironically, often to denote exaggerated affection.

She dorlangé her cat as if it were her baby.

Elle a dorlangé son chat comme si c'était son bébé.