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cuddle in French

cuddle in French is câlin, câliner, cajoler — cuddle means to hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.

cuddle in French

câlin
noun
(UK) An affectionate embrace, a hug, such as is given to family members and close friends (less intimate than a snuggle, and typically of shorter duration).
câliner
verb
(US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.
cajoler
verb
(transitive) To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.

What does "cuddle" mean?

  1. verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
    "They cuddled on the couch while watching a movie."
  2. noun An affectionate embrace, typically warmer and closer than a simple hug.
    "He gave his daughter a cuddle before bed."
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cuddle in a sentence

  • They cuddled on the couch while watching a movie.
  • She cuddled the baby to calm him down.
  • He gave his daughter a cuddle before bed.

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What is "cuddle" in French?

"cuddle" in French is câlin, câliner, cajoler. cuddle means: To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.

How do you use "cuddle" in a sentence?

Example: "They cuddled on the couch while watching a movie." In French, "cuddle" is câlin, câliner, cajoler.

Are there other ways to say "cuddle" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "cuddle": câlin, câliner, cajoler.

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