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
(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
(US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.
cajoler
(transitive) To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
What does "cuddle" mean?
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verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
"They cuddled on the couch while watching a movie."
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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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