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hand in French

hand in French is aiguille, main, mains — hand means the part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.

hand in French

aiguille
noun
main
noun
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
mains
noun
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
menotte
noun
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
small hand, especially the hand of a child
noun
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
main
noun
poignée
noun
That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
matelot
noun
(especially in compounds) An agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.
passer
verb
donner
verb

What does "hand" mean?

  1. noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
    "She waved her hand to catch the waiter's attention."
  2. noun The cards a player is holding in a card game, or a single round of play.
    "He folded early, holding a weak hand."
  3. noun Help or assistance, especially physical.
    "Could you give me a hand moving this sofa?"
  4. noun A worker or laborer, especially one hired for manual work.
    "The ranch employed several hands during harvest season."

hand in a sentence

  • She waved her hand to catch the waiter's attention.
  • He shook my hand firmly and introduced himself.
  • He folded early, holding a weak hand.
  • They played one more hand before calling it a night.

Similar words in French

paw

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "hand" in French?

"hand" in French is aiguille, main, mains. hand means: The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.

How do you use "hand" in a sentence?

Example: "She waved her hand to catch the waiter's attention." In French, "hand" is aiguille, main, mains.

Are there other ways to say "hand" in French?

Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "hand": aiguille, main, mains, menotte, small hand, especially the hand of a child, poignée.

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