panhandle in French
panhandle in French is mendier, demander [[l']]aumône, faire la manche — panhandle means a narrow strip of land belonging to a larger territory that juts out on a map, resembling the handle of a pan.
panhandle in French
mendier
(intransitive, US) To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a homeless or vagrant person.
demander [[l']]aumône
(intransitive, US) To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a homeless or vagrant person.
faire la manche
(intransitive, US) To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a homeless or vagrant person.
What does "panhandle" mean?
-
noun A narrow strip of land belonging to a larger territory that juts out on a map, resembling the handle of a pan.
"The Texas Panhandle stretches out like a rectangle in the state's northwest corner."
-
verb To ask strangers for money on the street, often as someone who is homeless.
"He used to panhandle outside the train station before finding work."
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
panhandle in a sentence
- The Texas Panhandle stretches out like a rectangle in the state's northwest corner.
- He used to panhandle outside the train station before finding work.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "panhandle" in French?
"panhandle" in French is mendier, demander [[l']]aumône, faire la manche. panhandle means: A narrow strip of land belonging to a larger territory that juts out on a map, resembling the handle of a pan.
How do you use "panhandle" in a sentence?
Example: "The Texas Panhandle stretches out like a rectangle in the state's northwest corner." In French, "panhandle" is mendier, demander [[l']]aumône, faire la manche.
Are there other ways to say "panhandle" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "panhandle": mendier, demander [[l']]aumône, faire la manche.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
