kissing

• Action de toucher quelqu'un avec les lèvres en signe d'affection, de salutation, ou comme partie d'un préliminaire romantique ou sexuel.

A noun referring to the act of touching someone with the lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or as part of romantic or sexual foreplay.

indénombrable

1. Affectionate playA2informal

   The act of touching with the lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting, often as part of foreplay without genital contact.

   baiser amoureux

   • They spent the evening kissing and cuddling on the sofa.
   • Kissing can be a gentle way to show affection.
   • For many couples, kissing is an important part of intimacy.

   Synonymesneckingosculationsmoochingsnogging

2. Greeting or farewellA1formal

   The act of pressing one's lips against another person's skin or lips as a social gesture.

   bise (de salutation)

   • She gave her grandmother a kiss on the cheek.
   • In some cultures, kissing on both cheeks is a common greeting.
   • He blew a kiss to his friend from across the room.

   Synonymesbusskissosculationpeck

• 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