How is the word câlin translated from French to English

Geste consistant à serrer quelqu'un dans ses bras.

An act of holding someone tightly in your arms.

noun
English translation
hug

Examples with “câlin”

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  • 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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FAQ about “câlin”

How is “câlin” translated from French?
“câlin” translates into English as “hug”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “câlin” mean?
Meaning of “câlin”: Geste consistant à serrer quelqu'un dans ses bras. In English — “hug”.
What part of speech is “câlin”?
“câlin” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “câlin”?
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