clutch in French
clutch in French is couvée, nichée, embrayage — clutch means to grip or hold onto something tightly.
clutch in French
couvée
A group or bunch (of people or things). [from 20th c.]
nichée
A group or bunch (of people or things). [from 20th c.]
embrayage
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
débrayage
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
embrayage
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
pédale d'embrayage
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
pochette
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
agripper
To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]
serrer
To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]
What does "clutch" mean?
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verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
"She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward."
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noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
"He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear."
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noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
"She matched her dress with a gold clutch."
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adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).
"He's known as a clutch player who scores in the final minutes."
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clutch in a sentence
- She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward.
- He clutched his chest in pain.
- He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear.
- My foot slipped off the clutch and the car stalled.
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What is "clutch" in French?
"clutch" in French is couvée, nichée, embrayage. clutch means: To grip or hold onto something tightly.
How do you use "clutch" in a sentence?
Example: "She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward." In French, "clutch" is couvée, nichée, embrayage.
Are there other ways to say "clutch" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "clutch": couvée, nichée, embrayage, débrayage, pédale d'embrayage, pochette.
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