se jeter au cou

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to throw yourself on someone's neck.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /sə ʒ(ə).te o ku/

Verb[edit]

se jeter au cou

  1. (figuratively) to embrace with affection, to shower with affection
    se jeter au cou de quelqu’un(please add an English translation of this usage example)