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    Pincettes (en. Tweezers)

    /pɛ̃.sɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A tool consisting of two flexible branches that meet at one end.
    She used tweezers to pick up the small beads.
    Elle a utilisé des pincettes pour attraper les petites perles.
    Used in cooking to grasp small foods.
    Tweezers are ideal for serving hors d'oeuvres.
    Les pincettes sont idéales pour servir les canapés.
    A tool used in medicine to grasp tissues or other items.
    The doctor used tweezers to remove the splinter.
    Le médecin a utilisé des pincettes pour retirer l'écharde.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pincere', which means to pinch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take with a grain of salt
    To approach a situation with caution.
    prendre avec des pincettes
    to use tweezers
    To act delicately or cautiously in a sensitive situation.
    utiliser des pincettes

    Related Words

    clamps
    A similar tool, but generally stiffer and used for larger objects.
    pinces
    grasping
    The action of grasping something with the hand or a tool.
    préhension

    Slang Meanings

    To use delicate methods in reference to a situation.
    When discussing this topic, tread carefully.
    Quand tu discutes de ce sujet, prends des pincettes.
    To approach a sensitive subject with caution.
    You need to talk about it delicately; it could offend.
    Il faut en parler avec des pincettes, ça pourrait vexer.