French Conversation · Level 81
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French word
embrassade
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃bʁasad/
Meaning
- feminine nounhug
Example
Ils se sont quittés après une longue embrassade.
They parted after a long hug.
More examples
Ils ont échangé une embrassade en se retrouvant.
They exchanged a hug when they reunited.
Core concept
Two people holding each other in their arms in a warm, affectionate embrace.
Common phrases
échanger une embrassade
exchange a hug
une embrassade rapide
a quick hug
se donner une embrassade
give each other a hug
Similar words
câlin: A gentle hug expressing affection or providing comfort.
étreinte: A tight embrace involving strong physical contact.
poignée de main: A handshake used as a greeting or sign of agreement.
accolade: A warm embrace exchanged as a friendly greeting.
Definition in French
Étreinte : fait d'entourer quelqu'un de ses bras pour le serrer, souvent comme marque d'affection.
Word origin
The noun derives from French embrasser with the noun-forming suffix -ade, while embrasser is built on bras, from Latin bracchium, meaning 'arm'.
Usage tips
- Embrassade is feminine, so the standard article is une, as in une embrassade.