grapple in French
grapple in French is combat, lutte, grappin — grapple means to struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
grapple in French
combat
A close hand-to-hand struggle.
lutte
A close hand-to-hand struggle.
grappin
A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.
abordage
The act of grappling. (uncountable)
agripper
(transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.
saisir
(transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.
What does "grapple" mean?
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verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
"The team is still grappling with how to fix the bug."
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verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
"The two wrestlers grappled on the mat for several minutes."
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noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.
"Sailors threw the grapple to hook the enemy ship's rail."
grapple in a sentence
- The team is still grappling with how to fix the bug.
- She grappled with the decision for weeks before finally choosing.
- The two wrestlers grappled on the mat for several minutes.
- Sailors threw the grapple to hook the enemy ship's rail.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "grapple" in French?
"grapple" in French is combat, lutte, grappin. grapple means: To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
How do you use "grapple" in a sentence?
Example: "The team is still grappling with how to fix the bug." In French, "grapple" is combat, lutte, grappin.
Are there other ways to say "grapple" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "grapple": combat, lutte, grappin, abordage, agripper, saisir.
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