snuggle

• Nom désignant une étreinte intime, tendre et souvent prolongée, accompagnée de chaleur et d'affection, généralement dans un contexte de confort ou de câlinerie.

A noun referring to a close, affectionate, and often prolonged embrace or cuddle.

1. Affectionate embraceA2informal

   A close and affectionate hug or cuddle, often lasting for a while.

   Câlin affectueux

   • They enjoyed a long snuggle on the sofa while watching a movie.
   • The child wanted a snuggle before going to bed.
   • A warm snuggle with a loved one can be very comforting.

   Synonymescuddleembracehug

• Verbe décrivant le fait de se blottir ou de se mettre dans une position confortable et chaleureuse, souvent contre une autre personne ou un objet, par tendresse ou pour se réchauffer.

A verb used to describe the act of settling or moving into a warm, comfortable position, often close to another person or thing for affection or warmth.

1. Settle cozilyA2informal

   To move or arrange oneself into a warm, comfortable, and cozy position, often close to someone or something.

   Se blottir confortablement

   • She snuggled under the warm blanket on the cold winter night.
   • The cat snuggled up against its owner on the sofa.
   • They snuggled together on the couch to watch a movie.

   Synonymesburrowcuddlecurl upnestlenuzzle

   Antonymesdistancewithdraw

2. Position comfortablyB1informal

   To place or arrange something in a comfortable or secure position.

   Placer confortablement

   • He snuggled the pillow under his head for better support.
   • She snuggled the baby into the crib gently.
   • The child snuggled the teddy bear close to his chest.

   Synonymesnestlesettlesnugtuck

   Antonymesdislodgedisplacedisturb