enlacer
to embrace, to entwine, to hold
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.la.se/
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Cultural Note
'Enlacer' comes from 'lace' (lace/lacing), evoking bodies intertwined like lace threads. It is more poetic than 'serrer dans ses bras' (to hold in one's arms) and frequently appears in French romantic poetry and song lyrics.
📝 Example Sentences
Il l'a enlacée par la taille.
He put his arms around her waist.
Les amoureux enlacés regardaient le coucher de soleil.
The lovers in each other's arms watched the sunset.