cuddle

• Câlin tendre et affectueux qui consiste à tenir quelqu'un contre soi de manière douce et chaleureuse, souvent allongé ou enlacé.

A noun referring to a close, affectionate embrace or hug, typically involving holding someone gently and warmly.

1. Affectionate embraceA2informal

   A close, affectionate hug or embrace, often for comfort or warmth.

   Câlin affectueux

   • She gave her child a warm cuddle before bedtime.
   • They shared a long cuddle on the sofa while watching a movie.
   • A good cuddle can make you feel safe and loved.

   Synonymesclaspembracefondlehugsnuggle

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de tenir quelqu'un contre soi dans une étreinte tendre et affectueuse, généralement pour montrer de l'amour ou du réconfort.

A verb used to describe the act of holding someone close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.

1. Hug affectionatelyA2informal

   To hold someone close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.

   Câliner

   • She loves to cuddle her cat before bed.
   • The couple cuddled on the sofa while watching a movie.
   • He cuddled his daughter tightly after she fell down.

   Synonymesclaspembracehold closehugnestlesnuggle

2. Settle into a comfortable positionA2informal

   To lie or sit close to someone or something in a warm, comfortable way.

   se blottir

   • The children cuddled together under the blanket.
   • She cuddled up with a good book and a cup of tea.
   • The puppy cuddled into its owner's lap.

   Synonymescurl upnestlenuzzlesnuggle