English–French

“embrace” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/etʁɛ̃dʁ/

Example

Je veux étreindre ma mère.

I want to embrace my mother.

Illustration for étreindre (embrace)

How to say “embrace” in French

“Embrace” in French is étreindre.

A person is enclosed by arms in a firm, affectionate hold.

Full entry for étreindre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with étreindre

Avant de partir, elle a étreint son bébé.

Before leaving, she embraced her baby.

Tips for using étreindre

  • Étreindre has a more literary or formal tone than prendre dans les bras or faire un câlin in many everyday contexts.

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