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    Étreintes (en. Hugs)

    [etʁɛ̃t]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action or effect of embracing, of holding in one's arms.
    Embraces between friends are often comforting.
    Les étreintes entre amis sont souvent réconfortantes.
    Romantic or affectionate embrace.
    They reunited for passionate embraces.
    Ils se sont retrouvés pour des étreintes passionnées.
    Moment when we hold each other close.
    The embraces exchanged during the reunions were full of emotion.
    Les étreintes échangées lors des retrouvailles étaient pleines d'émotion.

    Etymology

    The word 'embrace' comes from the verb 'to extinguish' which means to tighten.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    warm embraces
    To hold someone in one's arms in an affectionate manner.
    étreintes chaleureuses
    furtive embraces
    Discreet or secret embraces.
    étreintes furtives
    friendly embraces
    To hold a friend in one’s arms as a sign of affection.
    étreintes amicaux

    Related Words

    to embrace
    Action of taking someone in one's arms.
    étreindre
    to kiss
    Action of placing one's lips on someone as a sign of affection.
    embrasser
    cuddle
    To hold against oneself, generally done with tenderness.
    câlin

    Slang Meanings

    A quick hug between friends.
    Hey, come give a hug before you leave!
    Salut, viens faire une étreinte avant de partir !
    A physical closeness filled with affection.
    They exchanged hugs before saying goodbye.
    Ils ont échangé des étreintes avant de se dire au revoir.