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.

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