stroking

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. caressant ou touchant doucement (action)
Word Forms
Participe présentstroking
Plurielstrokings

Phrases & Collocations

gentle stroking

caresses douces

slowly stroking

caresses lentes

lovingly stroking

caresses affectueuses

softly stroking

caresses tendres

careful stroking

caresses prudentes

Example Sentences

production executives were expert at stroking stars and brokering talent.

les dirigeants de production étaient experts pour flatter les stars et recruter des talents.

He was gently stroking the cat's fur.

Il caressait doucement la fourrure du chat.

She found comfort in stroking her dog's head.

Elle trouvait du réconfort à caresser la tête de son chien.

The therapist recommended stroking the baby's back to help them sleep.

Le thérapeute recommandait de caresser le dos du bébé pour l'aider à dormir.

The artist was stroking the canvas with bold brushstrokes.

L'artiste caressait la toile avec des coups de pinceau audacieux.

Stroking a loved one's hand can convey warmth and affection.

Caresser la main d'un être cher peut transmettre chaleur et affection.

She was stroking her hair absentmindedly while reading.

Elle se caressait les cheveux distraitement tout en lisant.

The old man sat on the park bench, stroking his beard in deep thought.

Le vieil homme était assis sur le banc du parc, se caressant la barbe en réfléchissant profondément.

Stroking the keys of the piano, she played a beautiful melody.

En caressant les touches du piano, elle joua une belle mélodie.

The mother was stroking her child's cheek lovingly.

La mère caressait tendrement la joue de son enfant.

He was stroking his chin as he pondered the question.

Il se caressait le menton tout en réfléchissant à la question.

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