bear hug

• Étreinte très forte et affectueuse, impliquant souvent les deux bras autour de la personne et une pression intense, comme si un ours serrait quelque chose.

A very tight, affectionate embrace, often involving wrapping both arms around someone and squeezing firmly, resembling the way a bear might hold something.

1. Tight embraceA2informal

   A very tight, affectionate hug, often given with enthusiasm.

   étreinte d'ours

   • He gave his friend a bear hug when they met at the airport.
   • The child ran into her grandfather's arms for a bear hug.
   • After winning the championship, the team shared a group bear hug.