Hug

"Hug" in French

accolade

(affectionate embrace)

câlin

(affectionate embrace)

embrassade

(affectionate embrace)

étreinte

(affectionate embrace)

embrasser

(to embrace)

serrer

(to embrace)

serrer

(to stay close to)

étreindre

(to embrace)

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