how to pronounce câlin

/kɑ.lɛ̃/

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câlin is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of câlin

adjective:

Cuddly.

noun:

Hug, cuddle.

câlin frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word câlin occurs in french on average 4.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.