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clench in French

clench in French is poigne, prise, serrer — clench means to hold something very tightly.

clench in French

poigne
noun
A tight grip.
prise
noun
A tight grip.
serrer
verb

What does "clench" mean?

  1. verb To hold something very tightly.
    "I clenched the rope in my teeth."
  2. verb To shut something firmly, leaving no gap.
    "He clenched his fist in anger."
  3. verb A dated form of clinch (“make certain, finalize”).
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clench in a sentence

  • I clenched the rope in my teeth.
  • He clenched his fist in anger.

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What is "clench" in French?
"clench" in French is poigne, prise, serrer. clench means: To hold something very tightly.
Are there other ways to say "clench" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "clench": poigne, prise, serrer.
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