hugging

UK
/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

huggingsubstantiv
The hugging between the two friends lasted for several minutes as they hadn't seen each other in years.
L’étreinte entre les deux amis a duré plusieurs minutes, car ils ne s’étaient pas vus depuis des années.
hugginggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g. "figure-hugging dress", meaning "fitting closely".
moulantSe dit surtout des vêtements ou des tissus.
She chose a form-hugging gown for the ceremony.
Elle a choisi une robe moulante pour la cérémonie.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
ajustéPlus général, pour un objet ou un vêtement qui épouse étroitement la forme.
hugverb

hugging

Gerundium

hugged
Präteritum
hugged
Partizip Perfekt
hugging
Gerundium
UK
/hʌɡ/
US
/hʌɡ/
serrer dans ses bras
She hugged her friend tightly after not seeing her for a long time.
Elle a serré son amie dans ses bras très fort après ne pas l'avoir vue depuis longtemps.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
longerEn parlant d'une route, d'un mur ou d'un obstacle : rester au plus près.
garder précieusementAu sens figuré, pour une idée, un souvenir ou une croyance.
épouserSe dit d'un vêtement ou d'un objet qui s'ajuste très près du corps.

Definitionen

huggingsubstantiv
The act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
The hugging between the two friends lasted for several minutes as they hadn't seen each other in years.
hugginggerundium / partizip präsens
Fitting closely or tightly around the body or an object.
She chose a form-hugging gown for the ceremony.
hugverb
To hold someone or something tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
She hugged her friend tightly after not seeing her for a long time.
To stay close to something, such as a path or wall, for safety or guidance.
The driver hugged the curb as he navigated the narrow street.
To keep or cherish an idea, belief, or memory closely and with affection.
Even after all these years, he still hugs the memory of his grandmother.
To fit closely and snugly around something, especially a person's body.
The dress hugged her curves, accentuating her figure.