hug

• Nom désignant l'action de tenir quelqu'un fermement dans ses bras, généralement comme geste d'affection, de réconfort ou de salutation.

A noun referring to an act of embracing someone tightly, typically as a gesture of affection, comfort, or greeting.

1. EmbraceA1formal

   An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

   Étreinte affectueuse

   • She gave her mother a warm hug.
   • He received a big hug from his friend.
   • The children exchanged hugs before leaving.

   Synonymesclaspcuddleembraceholdsqueeze

2. Comfort or supportA2informal

   A gesture of comfort or reassurance, often given during difficult times.

   Étreinte réconfortante

   • After the bad news, she needed a hug.
   • He offered a hug to his crying friend.
   • A hug can sometimes say more than words.

   Synonymesclaspcuddleembraceholdsqueeze

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tenir quelqu'un fermement dans ses bras, généralement pour exprimer de la tendresse, de l'affection ou du réconfort.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

1. Embrace affectionatelyA1formal

   To hold someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection or comfort.

   Étreindre affectueusement

   • She hugged her mother goodbye at the airport.
   • He hugged his friend after winning the game.
   • The child hugged the teddy bear tightly.

   Synonymesclaspcuddleembraceenfoldholdpresssqueeze

2. Hold close or cling toB1informal

   To keep something close to oneself, either physically or emotionally.

   Garder près de soi

   • She hugged her knees to her chest while sitting on the floor.
   • He hugged the secret to himself for years.
   • The dog hugged the ground as it crawled under the fence.

   Synonymescherishclaspcling tocuddleembraceholdsqueeze

   Antonymesdistancerejectreleaserepel