hugging

• Nom désignant l'action de serrer quelqu'un dans ses bras, généralement comme marque d'affection, de réconfort ou de salutation, souvent sans connotation sexuelle.

A noun referring to the act of embracing someone closely, typically as a gesture of affection, comfort, or greeting, often without sexual contact.

indénombrable

1. Affectionate embraceA1formal

   The act of holding someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting.

   Étreinte affectueuse

   • A warm hugging session can relieve stress.
   • The children enjoyed hugging their grandparents.
   • Hugging is a common way to show friendship.

   Synonymesclaspclutchcuddleembraceholdsqueeze

2. Affectionate play or foreplayB2informal

   An affectionate physical interaction, often as part of foreplay, that does not involve contact with the genital organs.

   Câlinerie érotique ou préliminaire

   • They spent the evening hugging and kissing on the couch.
   • Hugging can be a tender part of intimacy.
   • The couple enjoyed hugging as a form of affectionate play.

   Synonymescaressingcuddlingembracingsnuggling

• 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