How is the word câlin translated from French to English

English translation
hug
noun

Geste consistant à serrer quelqu'un dans ses bras.

An act of holding someone tightly in your arms.

Examples with “câlin”

See how the word “câlin” is used in sentences

  • Elle m'a fait un câlin chaleureux. — She gave me a warm hug.

  • Il a serré son frère dans ses bras pour lui dire au revoir. — He hugged his brother goodbye.

  • Un petit câlin me suffit. — A quick hug is enough for me.

  • Serre-moi fort dans tes bras, je suis gelé. — Hug me tight, I'm freezing.

  • Je peux avoir un câlin avant que tu partes ? — Can I get a hug before you go?

  • Elle serre le chat dans ses bras dès qu'elle est contrariée. — She hugs the cat whenever she's upset.

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