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It's not exactly obsolete, but really nobody uses this word casually. I also guaranty you that if you say "étreins-moi" (embrace me) to someone, he will unders
by grondilu 9y ago
It's not exactly obsolete, but really nobody uses this word casually.
I also guaranty you that if you say "étreins-moi" (embrace me) to someone, he will understand it in a sexual way (not "hug me").
The closest may be "serrer dans les bras", and it's not a word, it's a description of what is done.
- justherefortart 9y agoAh yeah, I remember that from French class. Been a LONG time :-) Serrer dans les bras, we thought that was hilarious as kids. J'aime les gros Roberts was another good one.
- lloeki 9y ago"Faire un câlin" is more casual and the closest translation to me. "Faire des câlins" though definitely veers into sexual matters (not necessarily sexual intercourse)