kiss

• Action de toucher ou de presser ses lèvres contre une personne, un objet ou une surface en signe d'affection, de salutation ou de respect.

A noun referring to an act of touching or pressing one's lips against another person, object, or surface as a gesture of affection, greeting, or respect.

1. Act of affectionA1formal

   A touch or caress with the lips, typically given as a sign of love, affection, or greeting.

   baiser (action d'embrasser)

   • She gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek.
   • They shared a passionate kiss under the moonlight.
   • A kiss is a universal symbol of love.

   Synonymesbussosculationpecksmacksmooch

2. B2informal

   A gentle or light touch of something, often used metaphorically.

   Effleurement

   • The breeze was a soft kiss on her skin.
   • The sun gave a warm kiss to the flowers.
   • The ball just grazed the net with a kiss.

   Synonymesbrushcaressgrazestroketouch

   Antonymesblowhitimpactpunchslapstrike

• Verbe désignant l'action de toucher quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec les lèvres en signe d'affection, de salutation ou de respect.

A verb used to indicate the act of touching someone or something with the lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or respect.

1. Touch with lipsA1formal

   To touch someone or something with the lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or respect.

   embrasser (avec les lèvres)

   • She kissed her mother goodnight.
   • He kissed his wife before leaving for work.
   • They kissed each other on the cheek as a greeting.

   Synonymesbussosculatepecksmooch

2. Lightly touchB2informal

   To gently touch or brush against something.

   Effleurer

   • The ball kissed the net before going in.
   • The breeze kissed her face as she walked.
   • The sunlight kissed the surface of the lake.

   Synonymesbrushcaressglancegrazescrapeshaveskimsweeptouch