grip in French
grip in French is poignée, prise, poigne — grip means to take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
grip in French
poignée
prise
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
poigne
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
machiniste
(film or television production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
saisir
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
agripper
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
What does "grip" mean?
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verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
"The toddler gripped her mother's finger as they crossed the busy road."
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verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
"The mystery novel gripped me so completely that I read all night."
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noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.
"Climbers need a good grip on the rock to stay safe."
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grip in a sentence
- The toddler gripped her mother's finger as they crossed the busy road.
- She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm.
- The mystery novel gripped me so completely that I read all night.
- Fear gripped the crowd as the lights suddenly went out.
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What is "grip" in French?
"grip" in French is poignée, prise, poigne. grip means: To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
How do you use "grip" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler gripped her mother's finger as they crossed the busy road." In French, "grip" is poignée, prise, poigne.
Are there other ways to say "grip" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "grip": poignée, prise, poigne, machiniste, saisir, agripper.
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