English–French
“caress” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kaʁɛs/
Example
Le chat réclame une caresse.
The cat is asking to be petted.
How to say “caress” in French
“Caress” in French is caresse.
A tender stroke of the hand that makes affection or reassurance tangible.
Example sentences with caresse
Il lui donne une caresse sur la tête.
He gives her a caress on the head.
Tips for using caresse
- The related verb caresser takes a direct object: caresser le chat, without a preposition before the animal.