cuff in French
cuff in French is manchette, revers, gifler — cuff means the end part of a sleeve or pant leg, often folded or fastened around the wrist or ankle.
cuff in French
manchette
The end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist.
revers
The end of a pants leg when folded up.
gifler
(transitive) To hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
souffleter
(transitive) To hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
What does "cuff" mean?
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noun The end part of a sleeve or pant leg, often folded or fastened around the wrist or ankle.
"He rolled up his shirt cuffs before starting the repair."
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noun Informal word for a handcuff.
"The officer reached for his cuffs."
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verb To put handcuffs on someone.
"The suspect was cuffed and led to the patrol car."
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verb Slang: to become exclusively involved in a romantic relationship, especially in colder months.
"They started cuffing right before winter."
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cuff in a sentence
- He rolled up his shirt cuffs before starting the repair.
- The officer reached for his cuffs.
- The suspect was cuffed and led to the patrol car.
- They started cuffing right before winter.
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What is "cuff" in French?
"cuff" in French is manchette, revers, gifler. cuff means: The end part of a sleeve or pant leg, often folded or fastened around the wrist or ankle.
How do you use "cuff" in a sentence?
Example: "He rolled up his shirt cuffs before starting the repair." In French, "cuff" is manchette, revers, gifler.
Are there other ways to say "cuff" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "cuff": manchette, revers, gifler, souffleter.
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