hugging

UK
/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/

Traduzioni

huggingnoun
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.
hugginggerund / present participle
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
ajustéPlus général, pour un objet ou un vêtement qui épouse étroitement la forme.
hugverb

hugging

Gerund

hugged
Past Simple
hugged
Past Participle
hugging
Gerund
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
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.

Definizioni

huggingnoun
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.
hugginggerund / present participle
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.