caresses

He also claimed that Gisèle Pelicot had “reacted to simple caresses… she scratches herself with a co-ordinated movement”, which he said led him to believe that she was conscious and merely pretending to sleep.

She spots amaranth and caresses the diamond-shaped green leaves, commonly known as pigweed in English.

She picks up a doll with red hair and caresses it gently.

Some of his touches seem less functional and more like affectionate caresses for beloved pets, and a fond smile plays around his lips.

A sun-dappled hand softly caresses a reclining loved one’s temple in one photo, while in another, a couple’s arms are draped in a gentle embrace.