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    Anse (en. Handle)

    /ɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A part of the shore that forms a small bay.
    We landed in a quiet cove to have a picnic.
    Nous avons débarqué dans une anse tranquille pour pique-niquer.
    An angle or curve on an object, often used to refer to a handle.
    The handle of the pot is hot.
    L'anse de la casserole est chaude.
    A recess or slope in terrain.
    The cove of the valley was covered with flowers.
    L'anse de la vallée était couverte de fleurs.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'anse', derived from Latin 'ansa', meaning 'handle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a handle
    To have a means or way to grasp something.
    avoir une anse
    to go to the cove
    To head towards a calm or sheltered place.
    aller à l'anse
    to make a curve
    To create a curve or roundness in a material.
    faire une anse

    Related Words

    anseur
    Device or tool that helps to grasp something.
    anseur
    ransé
    A handle or hook used for pulling.
    ransé

    Slang Meanings

    To have an influence or reach over a situation.
    He has the handle on this matter.
    Il a l'anse sur cette affaire.
    To behave in a way that controls or directs things.
    She always has the handle on her plans.
    Elle a toujours l'anse dans ses projets.