English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

knuckle in French

knuckle in French is jointure du doigt, articulation, articulation du doigt — knuckle means any of the joints of the fingers, especially where the fingers meet the hand.

knuckle in French

jointure du doigt
noun
Any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.
articulation
noun
Any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.
articulation du doigt
noun
Any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.

What does "knuckle" mean?

  1. noun Any of the joints of the fingers, especially where the fingers meet the hand.
    "He rapped his knuckles on the table to get everyone's attention."
  2. verb To give in or submit, often used in the phrase "knuckle under."
    "He refused to knuckle under to pressure from his rivals."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French

knuckle in a sentence

  • He rapped his knuckles on the table to get everyone's attention.
  • He refused to knuckle under to pressure from his rivals.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "knuckle" in French?

"knuckle" in French is jointure du doigt, articulation, articulation du doigt. knuckle means: Any of the joints of the fingers, especially where the fingers meet the hand.

How do you use "knuckle" in a sentence?

Example: "He rapped his knuckles on the table to get everyone's attention." In French, "knuckle" is jointure du doigt, articulation, articulation du doigt.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "knuckle": jointure du doigt, articulation, articulation du doigt.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.