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    Maine (en. Maine)

    /mɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organ of the human or animal body used to handle objects.
    He injured his hand while cutting vegetables.
    Il a blessé sa main en coupant des légumes.
    The set of fingers of the hand.
    She has beautiful hands with well-groomed nails.
    Elle a de belles mains avec des ongles soignés.
    Hand in the figurative sense to denote control or help.
    He has always been there to lend a hand.
    Il a toujours été là pour donner un coup de main.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'manus' meaning 'hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lend a hand
    To assist or help someone.
    tendre la main
    to have a green thumb
    To be gifted in gardening.
    avoir la main verte
    off the cuff
    Drawn or sketched freehand, freely.
    à main levée

    Related Words

    labor
    Manual work done to produce goods.
    main-d'œuvre
    hand (in the sense of importance)
    Can also denote a force or influence.
    main (dans le sens d'importance)

    Slang Meanings

    To have the upper hand on something.
    He has the upper hand in the situation.
    Il a la main sur la situation.
    To be master of one's destiny.
    He has always been in control of his career.
    Il a toujours eu la main sur sa carrière.