Main (en. Hand)

/mɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Grasping organ, composed of several bones and muscles, allowing to hold and manipulate objects.

She raised her hand to ask a question.

Elle a levé la main pour poser une question.

Set of fingers and palm of a person.

He has a delicate hand.

Il a une main délicate.

In certain expressions, 'hand' symbolizes power or authority.

He has always had a hand in family affairs.

Il a toujours eu la main sur les affaires familiales.

The word 'main' comes from the Latin 'manus', meaning 'hand'.

to have one's hands full

to be busy, having too many tasks to do.

avoir les mains pleines

to make off with

to steal or appropriate something.

faire main basse sur

to lend a hand

to actively participate in a task.

mettre la main à la pâte

finger

Each of the grasping organs located at the end of the hand.

doigt

wrist

Part that connects the hand to the forearm.

poignet

palm

Inner part of the hand.

paume

Labor force

He needs more labor to finish the project.

Il a besoin de plus de mains d'œuvre pour finir le projet.

Green thumb

She has a green thumb, she successfully grows all her plants.

Elle a la main verte, elle fait pousser toutes ses plantes avec succès.