noun🔗ShareÉtreinte, accoladeA close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, agression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug")."After a long, stressful day at work, Sarah received a warm hug from her son, expressing relief and affection. "Après une longue journée de travail stressante, Sarah a reçu une chaleureuse étreinte de son fils, exprimant son soulagement et son affection.emotionactionbodyhumanfamilycommunicationmindsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePriseA particular grip in wrestling."The wrestler secured several powerful hugs on his opponent, pinning him to the mat. "Le lutteur a effectué plusieurs prises puissantes sur son adversaire, l'épinglant au tapis.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe recroqueviller, se blottirTo crouch; huddle as with cold."The children hugged together by the fireplace, trying to stay warm. "Les enfants se sont blottis près de la cheminée, essayant de rester au chaud.bodyactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉtreindre, serrer dans ses brasTo cling closely together."The children hugged their teacher goodbye at the school gate. "Les enfants ont étreint leur professeur pour lui dire au revoir à la grille de l'école.bodyactionhumanfamilyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉtreindre, serrer dans ses brasTo embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms."Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."Billy a étreint Danny jusqu'à ce qu'il se sente mieux.bodyactionhumanpersonemotioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉpouser, longerTo stay close to (the shore etc.)"The small sailboat hugs the coastline to avoid the stronger currents further out. "Le petit voilier longe la côte pour éviter les courants plus forts au large.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉtreindre, serrer dans ses brasTo hold fast; to cling to; to cherish."The little girl hugs her teddy bear tight when she feels scared. "La petite fille serre fort son ours en peluche dans ses bras quand elle a peur.familyactionemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
