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hug

/hʌg/

hug back

Translations

hugnoun

hugs

/hʌg/

câlin

She gave her friend a warm hug to comfort her.

Elle a fait un câlin chaleureux à son amie pour la réconforter.

Additional translations

étreinteSoutenu ou plus littéraire.

Synonyms

hugverb

hugged

Past Simple

hugged

Past Participle

hugging

Gerund

/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.

Additional translations

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.

longerEn parlant d'une route, d'un mur ou d'un obstacle : rester au plus près.

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Definitions

hugnoun

An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

She gave her friend a warm hug to comfort her.

A close embrace used as a greeting or expression of love.

After not seeing each other for years, they shared a long hug.

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.