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
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
manche
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
anse
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
barre de manœuvre
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
châsse
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
levier
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
instrument
An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
outil
An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
poignée
(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
paris
(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
pseudonyme
(slang) A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.
indicatif
(slang) A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.
indicateur
(computing) A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.
anse
(topology) A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.
manipuler
(transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
tâter
(transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
traiter
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
manier
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
manœuvrer
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
gérer
(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
traiter
(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
gérer
(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
traiter
(transitive) To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).
traiter
(transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
aborder
(transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
pencher
(transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
manipuler
(transitive) To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.
s'occuper de
(transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.
traiter
(transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.
What does "handle" mean?
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noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
"The kettle has a plastic handle that stays cool to the touch."
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noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
"Pick a handle that is easy to remember and doesn't give away personal details."
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verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
"Wear gloves when you handle the old photographs so they stay clean."
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verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.
"Can you handle the pressure of working to such tight deadlines?"
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handle in a sentence
- The kettle has a plastic handle that stays cool to the touch.
- The handle on the old suitcase finally snapped.
- Pick a handle that is easy to remember and doesn't give away personal details.
- Over the radio, the lorry driver's handle was Night Owl.
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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 kettle has a plastic handle that stays cool to the touch." 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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