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handshake in French

handshake in French is poignée de main, shake-hand, handshake — handshake means the act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.

handshake in French

poignée de main
noun
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
shake-hand
noun
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
handshake
noun
(computing) An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.
établissement d'une liaison
noun
(computing) An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.

What does "handshake" mean?

  1. noun The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.
    "They sealed the deal with a firm handshake."
  2. noun In computing, an exchange of signals between devices when a connection is established.
    "The connection failed during the initial handshake."
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handshake in a sentence

  • They sealed the deal with a firm handshake.
  • His handshake was so weak it barely registered.
  • The connection failed during the initial handshake.

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What is "handshake" in French?

"handshake" in French is poignée de main, shake-hand, handshake. handshake means: The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.

How do you use "handshake" in a sentence?

Example: "They sealed the deal with a firm handshake." In French, "handshake" is poignée de main, shake-hand, handshake.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "handshake": poignée de main, shake-hand, handshake, établissement d'une liaison.

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