English–French
“hug” in French
How to say “hug” in French
“Hug” in French is câlin.
Two close people briefly folding their arms around each other with tenderness.
Example sentences with câlin
Ils se sont donné un câlin après la dispute.
They gave each other a hug after the argument.
Tips for using câlin
- Câlin is masculine, so the usual form is un câlin, even though its ending may look feminine to English speakers.
Other French words for “hug”
Ils se sont quittés après une longue embrassade.
They parted after a long hug.