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cross one's fingers in French

cross one's fingers in French is croiser les doigts, tenir les pouces.

cross one's fingers in French

croiser les doigts

verb

croiser les doigts

verb

when wishing for luck, or

tenir les pouces

verb

when wishing for luck, or

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cross one's fingers" in French?

"cross one's fingers" in French is croiser les doigts, tenir les pouces.

Are there other ways to say "cross one's fingers" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cross one's fingers": croiser les doigts, tenir les pouces.

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