Embrassant (en. Kissing)

[ɑ̃bʁasɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

One that surrounds or includes something.

This omen is embracing, as it touches on all important issues.

Cet augure est embrassant, car il touche toutes les questions importantes.

Tending to take in one’s arms or to show affection.

She has an embracing gesture that reassures her friends.

Elle a un geste embrassant qui rassure ses amis.

Referring to an action that encompasses multiple aspects.

This project, embracing more than one field, required teamwork.

Ce projet embrassant plus d'un domaine a nécessité un travail d'équipe.

From the verb 'embrasser', derived from the Latin 'amplexari'.

embracing the causes

To get involved in multiple causes or issues.

embrassant les causes

an embracing gesture

A gesture that shows affection or compassion.

un geste embrassant

embrace

To take in one's arms, to show affection.

embrasser

hug

To surround with arms, to hug.

enlacer

To give a kiss on the cheek

At the end of the meeting, everyone greeted each other with kisses, an embracing gesture.

À la fin de la réunion, tout le monde s'est fait des bises, un geste embrassant.

To give a hug

We had a great time, with lots of hugs, it was very embracing.

On a passé un moment agréable, avec beaucoup de câlins, c'était très embrassant.