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    Embrasse (en. Kiss)

    /ɑ̃bʁas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To hold someone in one's arms out of affection.
    She embraced her son when she saw him again.
    Elle a embrassé son fils en le revoyant.
    To give a kiss.
    He tenderly kissed her on the lips.
    Il l'a embrassée tendrement sur les lèvres.
    To accept or adopt an idea or principle.
    He fully embraces the values of solidarity.
    Il embrasse pleinement les valeurs de solidarité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'complexare' which means 'to surround, to embrace.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to embrace someone
    To hold someone in one's arms.
    embrasser quelqu'un
    to embrace a cause
    To commit to a cause.
    embrasser une cause
    to hug
    To affectionately embrace someone.
    faire un câlin

    Related Words

    hug
    A loving gesture of physical closeness.
    câlin
    embrace
    The action of wrapping one's arms around someone.
    étreinte
    kiss
    A gesture of affection consisting of placing one's lips on those of another person.
    baiser

    Slang Meanings

    To embrace quickly or lightly.
    After the date, he just gave her a little kiss to embrace her.
    Après le rendez-vous, il lui a juste fait un bisou pour l'embrasser.
    To embrace someone strongly and for a long time.
    She gave him a big hug before leaving.
    Elle lui a donné une grande embrassade avant de partir.