embrace

prendre dans ses bras, étreindre

Entourer quelqu’un de ses bras pour lui montrer de l’amour ou de l’affection.

En anglais simple : To put your arms around someone to show love or affection.

• She embraced her son.
• The friends embraced each other at the station.
• He smiled and embraced me warmly.

Synonymes : hug, hold, clasp

Expressions courantes : embrace someone, embrace each other, embrace someone warmly, embrace someone tightly

adopter, accueillir, embrasser

Accepter volontiers une idée nouvelle, un changement ou une occasion.

En anglais simple : To accept a new idea, change, or opportunity gladly and willingly.

• We should embrace change.
• She embraced the chance to study abroad.
• Many businesses are embracing new technology.

Synonymes : welcome, accept, adopt

Contraires : reject, resist

Expressions courantes : embrace change, embrace an opportunity, embrace new ideas

étreinte, embrassade

Geste qui consiste à serrer quelqu’un dans ses bras pour lui montrer son affection.

En anglais simple : The act of holding someone close in your arms to show affection.

• She gave me a warm embrace.
• They held each other in a tight embrace.
• His mother's embrace made him feel safe.

Synonymes : hug

Expressions courantes : a warm embrace, a tight embrace, in an embrace