caresse
caress; gentle stroke
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ka.ʁɛs/
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Cultural Note
Caresse can be affectionate and soft in tone, and is often used in emotional or literary contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Le chat s'endort sous mes caresses.
The cat falls asleep under my caresses.
Une caresse sur la joue peut rassurer un enfant.
A gentle stroke on the cheek can reassure a child.
Il lui a donné une tendre caresse avant de partir.
He gave her a tender caress before leaving.