cuff

• Partie d'un vêtement qui entoure le poignet, ou bande portée autour du poignet.

A noun referring to the end part of a sleeve, typically at the wrist, or a band worn around the wrist.

1. Sleeve endB1formal

   The end part of a sleeve, often at the wrist, which may be folded or fastened.

   poignet de manche

   • He rolled up his cuffs before washing his hands.
   • The shirt has French cuffs that require cufflinks.
   • She adjusted the cuff of her jacket.

   Synonymesturnupwristbandwristlet

2. Pants hemB1formal

   A fold or band at the bottom of a trouser leg.

   Repli de pantalon

   • The tailor added cuffs to the trousers.
   • His jeans have a small cuff at the bottom.
   • She prefers pants without cuffs for a cleaner look.

   Synonymeshemturn up

3. Handcuff (plural)B2informal

   A device used by police to restrain a person's wrists.

   menottes

   • The officer put the suspect in cuffs.
   • He was led away in cuffs after the arrest.
   • The cuffs were too tight on his wrists.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de frapper quelqu'un avec la paume ouverte, ou de fixer les poignets avec des menottes.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking someone with an open hand, or to secure someone's wrists with handcuffs.

1. Hit with an open handB2informal

   To strike someone with an open hand, usually on the head or ear.

   Frapper avec la main ouverte

   • The mother cuffed her son lightly for misbehaving.
   • He cuffed the dog gently to get its attention.
   • The teacher cuffed the student on the ear for talking in class.

   Synonymesboxbuffetclipcloutslapsmack

2. B2formal

   To put handcuffs on someone, typically by police.

   Passer les menottes

   • The police officer cuffed the suspect after the arrest.
   • He was cuffed and taken to the station.
   • The detective cuffed the criminal without resistance.

   Synonymesfetterhandcuffmanaclerestrainshackle