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    L'embrassa (en. Kissed him)

    /lɑ̃bʁɑs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of taking someone in your arms.
    He kissed her tenderly before leaving.
    Il l'embrassa tendrement avant de partir.
    To express feelings of affection through physical contact.
    She kissed him to show her love.
    Elle l'embrassa pour lui montrer son amour.
    To welcome someone warmly.
    Upon his return, the whole family embraced him.
    À son retour, toute la famille l'embrassa.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'embrasser', which comes from the Latin 'amplexari', meaning to enfold in the arms.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to embrace like a friend
    Affectionately taking someone in your arms without romance.
    embrasser comme un ami
    to kiss the ground
    To fall or lie on the ground, often during a fall.
    embrasser le sol
    to give a kiss
    To kiss to express affection or love.
    donner un baiser

    Related Words

    kiss
    The action of placing lips on someone as a sign of affection.
    baiser
    embrace
    The action of taking someone in your arms.
    étreinte
    hug
    The action of entwining each other.
    enlacement

    Slang Meanings

    To kiss in an exuberant manner.
    They kissed as if the world around them did not exist.
    Ils se sont embrassés comme si le monde autour d'eux n'existait pas.
    To give a smack.
    He gave her a smack before leaving her.
    Il lui a donné un smack avant de la quitter.