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    Étreinte (en. Embrace)

    /e.tʁɛ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Envelopment, grasp in something.
    The embrace of the night covered the city.
    L'étreinte de la nuit a recouvert la ville.
    Strong contraction or pressure.
    The grip of pain was unbearable.
    L'étreinte de la douleur était insupportable.
    Affectionate squeeze between two people.
    She gave him a sweet embrace before leaving.
    Elle lui a donné une douce étreinte avant de partir.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'étreindre', coming from the Latin 'stringere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    warm embrace
    An affectionate gesture showing love or friendship.
    étreinte chaleureuse
    deadly embrace
    When something exerts fatal or extreme pressure.
    étreinte mortelle
    iron grip
    Very tight squeeze, often used figuratively.
    étreinte de fer

    Related Words

    to embrace
    Action of taking someone in one's arms.
    étreindre
    to hug
    Surrounding someone with the arms.
    enlacer
    to squeeze
    Pressure on something with the hands.
    serrer
    to kiss
    To give a kiss, often while hugging.
    embrasser

    Slang Meanings

    Cuddles
    We exchanged embraces on the couch.
    On s'est échangé des étreintes sur le canapé.
    Hug
    After a long absence, a hug was all I needed.
    Après une longue absence, une étreinte était tout ce dont j'avais besoin.