spooning

• Nom désignant une position intime et affectueuse où deux personnes sont allongées sur le côté, l'une derrière l'autre, le corps de l'une épousant celui de l'autre comme des cuillères empilées, le ventre contre le dos.

A noun referring to a close, intimate position where two people lie facing the same direction, with one person's back against the other's front, resembling the way spoons fit together.

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1. Cuddling positionB2informal

   A position in which two people lie on their sides, one behind the other, with their bodies fitting together like spoons.

   Position cuillère

   • They fell asleep spooning on the couch.
   • Spooning is a popular way to cuddle in bed.
   • She enjoys spooning with her partner on cold nights.

2. Fishing techniqueC1formalsport

   A method of fishing using a spoon-shaped lure that wobbles in the water.

   pêche à la cuillère

   • He caught a large trout while spooning in the lake.
   • Spooning is effective for catching predatory fish.
   • The angler demonstrated proper spooning technique.

• Verbe signifiant soulever et déplacer quelque chose avec une cuillère, ou (familier) s'enlacer en position de cuillère, se blottir contre quelqu'un.

A verb meaning to lift and move something with a spoon, or to engage in amorous behavior (informal).

1. To serve or eat with a spoonA2formal

   To lift, move, or serve something using a spoon.

   Servir ou manger à la cuillère

   • She spooned the soup into bowls.
   • He spooned sugar into his coffee.
   • The chef spooned the sauce over the fish.

   Synonymesdipdishladlescoopserve

2. To cuddle closelyB2informal

   To lie close to someone in a position resembling stacked spoons, typically for warmth or affection.

   se blottir en cuillère

   • They spooned on the couch while watching a movie.
   • She loves to spoon with her partner on cold nights.
   • The couple spooned under the blanket to keep warm.

   Synonymescuddlenestlenuzzlesnuggle