hold close

• Tenir quelqu'un ou quelque chose physiquement près de soi, souvent avec tendresse ou affection ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour signifier chérir quelque chose ou garder quelque chose de précieux dans ses pensées ou sa mémoire.

To keep someone or something physically near to oneself, often with affection or care; also used figuratively to mean cherishing or keeping something dear in one's thoughts or memory.

1. Embrace physicallyA2informal

   To hold someone tightly against one's body, often as a sign of affection or comfort.

   serrer contre soi

   • She held her child close during the storm.
   • He held her close and whispered that everything would be okay.
   • The mother held the puppy close to her chest.

2. Value or cherishB2informal

   To keep someone or something dear to one's heart; to value deeply.

   tenir à cœur

   • I hold close the memories of our time together.
   • She holds close the traditions of her family.
   • He holds close the lessons his grandfather taught him.