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handle in French

handle in French is poignée, manche, anse — handle means the part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.

handle in French

poignée
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
manche
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
anse
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
barre de manœuvre
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
châsse
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
levier
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
instrument
noun
An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
outil
noun
An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
poignée
noun
(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
paris
noun
(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
pseudonyme
noun
(slang) A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.
indicatif
noun
(slang) A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.
indicateur
noun
(computing) A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.
anse
noun
(topology) A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.
manipuler
verb
(transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
tâter
verb
(transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
traiter
verb
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
manier
verb
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
manœuvrer
verb
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
gérer
verb
(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
traiter
verb
(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
gérer
verb
(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
traiter
verb
(transitive) To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).
traiter
verb
(transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
aborder
verb
(transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
pencher
verb
(transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
manipuler
verb
(transitive) To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.
s'occuper de
verb
(transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.
traiter
verb
(transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.

What does "handle" mean?

  1. noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
    "The handle on the old suitcase finally snapped."
  2. noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
    "Her Twitter handle is different from her real name."
  3. verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
    "Please handle the artwork carefully; it's fragile."
  4. verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.
    "He didn't know how to handle the bad news."

handle in a sentence

  • The handle on the old suitcase finally snapped.
  • Turn the door handle slowly so it doesn't creak.
  • Her Twitter handle is different from her real name.
  • Please handle the artwork carefully; it's fragile.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "handle" in French?

"handle" in French is poignée, manche, anse. handle means: The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.

How do you use "handle" in a sentence?

Example: "The handle on the old suitcase finally snapped." In French, "handle" is poignée, manche, anse.

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

Yes — French has 21 translations listed for "handle": poignée, manche, anse, barre de manœuvre, châsse, levier.

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