embrace in French
embrace in French is étreinte, embrassade, accolade — embrace means to hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
embrace in French
étreinte
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
embrassade
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
accolade
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
embrassement
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
embrasser
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
étreindre
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
embrasser
(transitive, figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
What does "embrace" mean?
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verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
"After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn."
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verb To accept an idea, opportunity, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
"Many villagers have embraced the new recycling scheme and now sort their rubbish carefully."
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noun An act of holding someone closely in one's arms; a hug.
"The child ran into her grandmother's embrace as soon as the door opened."
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embrace in a sentence
- After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn.
- They embraced tightly at the airport after months apart.
- Many villagers have embraced the new recycling scheme and now sort their rubbish carefully.
- The company decided to embrace remote work rather than resist it.
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What is "embrace" in French?
"embrace" in French is étreinte, embrassade, accolade. embrace means: To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
How do you use "embrace" in a sentence?
Example: "After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn." In French, "embrace" is étreinte, embrassade, accolade.
Are there other ways to say "embrace" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "embrace": étreinte, embrassade, accolade, embrassement, embrasser, étreindre.
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