Embrassé (en. Kissed)

/ɑ̃bʁɑse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An act of holding someone affectionately.
He gave her a sweet embrace before leaving.
Il lui a donné un doux embrassé avant de partir.
The gesture of squeezing someone in one's arms and expressing affection.
A hug among friends can strengthen bonds.
Un embrassé entre amis peut renforcer les liens.
verb
The action of kissing someone, to show affection to them.
He hugged his mother tenderly.
Il a embrassé sa mère avec tendresse.

Etymology

From the verb to embrace, of Latin origin 'imbraciare', meaning 'to hug'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a hug
To express affection through a hug.
faire un embrassé
friendly hug
A hug among friends as a sign of camaraderie.
embrassé amical

Related Words

hug
An affectionate gesture that involves wrapping one's arms around someone.
câlin
kiss
A sign of affection, often through contact with the lips.
baiser

Slang Meanings

An improvised hug among friends.
He gave me a big hug when I arrived.
Il m'a fait un gros embrassé quand je suis arrivé.
An affectionate gesture that goes beyond a simple greeting.
We hug each other every time we meet.
On se fait un embrassé à chaque rencontre.