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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
noun
prise
noun
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
poigne
noun
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
machiniste
noun
(film or television production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
saisir
verb
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
agripper
verb
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.

What does "grip" mean?

  1. verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
    "She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm."
  2. verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
    "The film gripped audiences from the very first scene."
  3. noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.
    "He had a strong grip when they shook hands."
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grip in a sentence

  • She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm.
  • He gripped the rope as he climbed.
  • The film gripped audiences from the very first scene.
  • He had a strong grip when they shook hands.

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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: "She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm." 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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