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    Embrasser (en. To kiss)

    [ɑ̃.bʁa.se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Welcoming someone affectionately by taking them in your arms.
    She hugged her friend to greet him.
    Elle a embrassé son ami pour le saluer.
    Giving a kiss to someone, as a sign of affection or love.
    He kissed her tenderly before leaving.
    Il l'a embrassée tendrement avant de partir.
    To agree with a concept or theory.
    He decided to embrace the vegan lifestyle.
    Il a décidé d'embrasser le mode de vie vegan.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'embracier', itself derived from Latin 'bracciare', meaning 'to wrap around'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a hug
    Embracing someone by holding them close.
    faire une accolade
    to embrace a cause
    Committing to a cause or a movement.
    embrasser une cause
    to kiss each other
    Exchanging kisses or hugs.
    s'embrasser

    Related Words

    hug
    The act of embracing, hug.
    embrassade
    kiss
    A light kiss given as a sign of affection.
    bisou
    embrace
    The act of taking someone in your arms.
    étreinte

    Slang Meanings

    To give a big hug.
    We hugged like friends reunited after a long time.
    On s'est embrassés comme des amis retrouvés après longtemps.
    Kiss.
    They kissed passionately behind the building.
    Ils se sont embrassés passionnément derrière le bâtiment.
    To kiss quickly.
    He just gave a 'quick embrace' before leaving.
    Il a juste fait un 'quick embrace' avant de partir.