serre-moi dans tes bras
The English phrase "hug me" is translated into French as serre-moi dans tes bras.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to wrap their arms around you in a gesture of affection or comfort.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase serre-moi dans tes bras literally translates to "squeeze me in your arms".
Which one should you use?
While embrasse-moi can sometimes mean "hug me" in certain contexts, its primary and most common meaning is "kiss me", so serre-moi dans tes bras is a clearer way to request a physical hug.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to more than one person or using the formal vous form, use serrez-moi dans vos bras instead of the informal serre-moi dans tes bras.
Did you know?
- In France, the social custom of la bise often replaces a full hug. Instead of wrapping their arms around someone, friends and family exchange light kisses on the cheeks.
- While embrasser primarily means 'to kiss' today, it originally meant 'to encircle' or 'to embrace'. This linguistic shift is why the word can still mean 'hug' in very formal or literary French.
- While serre-moi dans tes bras is the clear way to ask for a hug, the verb serrer is also used to describe things that are 'tight', such as a pair of shoes that are too small.
Examples in context
- Serre-moi dans tes bras !Hug me.This example shows how to use the phrase serre-moi dans tes bras.Tatoeba #1846386 by sacredceltic, translation #1852504 by CK
- Fais-moi un câlin, s'il te plaît.Give me a hug, please.
- Serre-moi fort!Hug me tight!
- S'il te plaît, serre-moi dans tes bras.Please, hug me.
- Je suis triste, serre-moi dans tes bras.I am sad, hug me.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are saying goodbye at the train station.
- LucasJe vais te manquer ?Will you miss me?
- ChloéBien sûr, Lucas. Serre-moi dans tes bras.Of course, Lucas. Hug me.
- LucasD'accord, serre-moi dans tes bras très fort.Okay, hug me very tightly.
- ChloéJe t'aime, à bientôt.I love you, see you soon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
