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handfast in French

handfast in French is poignée de main — handfast means a firm grip on someone or something, or the power to keep them under control.

handfast in French

poignée de main

noun

(obsolete) A contract, agreement, covenant; specifically betrothal, espousal.

What does "handfast" mean?

noun A firm grip on someone or something, or the power to keep them under control.
noun An agreement between two people, especially a promise to marry.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "handfast" in French?

"handfast" in French is poignée de main. handfast means: A firm grip on someone or something, or the power to keep them under control.

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