fondling

UK
/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑndəlɪŋ/
fondlingnoun
fondlings
pl
UK
/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑndləŋ/
Translations
The fondling of the puppy's soft fur brought a smile to her face.
La caresse de la fourrure douce du chiot lui a arraché un sourire.
Additional translations
chouchouSens familier pour une personne ou un animal particulièrement aimé.
Definitions
The act of caressing or handling someone or something gently and affectionately.
The fondling of the puppy's soft fur brought a smile to her face.
A person or animal regarded with particular affection; a darling or pet.
The little boy quickly became the fondling of the entire village.
fondlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑndlɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "fondling behavior".
Translations
They exchanged fondling caresses under the table.
Ils échangeaient des caresses caressantes sous la table.
Definitions
Involving or characterized by gentle, caressing touch.
They exchanged fondling caresses under the table.
fondleverb

fondling

ing-form

fondled
Past Simple
fondled
Past Participle
fondling
ing-form
UK
/ˈfɒndl/
US
/ˈfɑndəl/
Translations
She fondled the puppy's ears as it lay asleep in her lap.
Elle caressait les oreilles du chiot pendant qu'il dormait sur ses genoux.
Additional translations
peloterFamilier, pour un contact sexuel inapproprié.
Definitions
To handle or touch someone or something in a gentle, affectionate, or loving manner.
She fondled the puppy's ears as it lay asleep in her lap.
To touch or caress someone in a sexual way, typically without their consent or in a manner considered inappropriate.
He was arrested for fondling a passenger during the flight.
fondlenoun
Definitions
A gentle or affectionate touch or caress.
The kitten purred contentedly when she gave it a fondle.
An act of sexually touching or caressing someone, especially without their consent.
The report detailed several unwanted fondles during the event.