hand

• Partie du corps au bout du bras, utilisée pour attraper, tenir et manipuler des objets.

A noun referring to the body part at the end of the arm, used for grasping, holding, and manipulating objects.

1. Body partA1formal

   The part at the end of the human arm, used for holding, touching, and manipulating objects.

   main

   • She raised her hand to ask a question.
   • He shook my hand firmly.
   • His hand was injured in the accident.

   Synonymesdukefistmittpaw

2. Assistance or helpA1formal

   Support or help that one person gives to another.

   coup de main

   • Can you give me a hand with this box?
   • She offered him a helping hand.
   • We need a hand to finish the project on time.

   Synonymesaidassistancehelphelping handsupport

3. Clock handA1formal

   A pointer on a clock or watch that shows the time.

   aiguille de montre ou d'horloge

   • The hour hand is pointing to twelve.
   • Move the clock hands forward by one hour.
   • The minute hand is moving faster than the hour hand.

   Synonymesindicatorneedlepointer

4. A2formal

   A set of cards held by a player in a game.

   Main (jeu de cartes)

   • He had a strong hand in poker.
   • Her hand of cards included two aces.
   • Winning hands are rare in this game.

   Synonymesdealholding

• Verbe qui désigne l'action de donner ou de transmettre quelque chose à quelqu'un en utilisant la main, ou de tendre un objet à une personne.

A verb used to indicate the act of passing or giving something to someone using the hand.

1. Give or PassA2formal

   To give something to someone by hand.

   donner (de la main à la main)

   • She handed me the book.
   • Please hand the documents to the manager.
   • He handed his ticket to the usher.

   Synonymesdeliverextendfork overgivehand overpasspresentreachsubmittransfer

   Antonymeskeepretainwithhold

2. Submit or DeliverB1formal

   To formally deliver or submit something, such as a document or resignation.

   remettre

   • I handed in my homework before the deadline.
   • She handed her resignation to the director.
   • He handed over the report to the committee.

   Synonymesdelivergivehand overpasspresentsubmitturn over

   Antonymeskeepretainwithhold

3. Assist or HelpB1informal

   To provide assistance or support in a task.

   aider

   • Can you hand me a hand with this box?
   • He handed his friend the instructions.
   • They handed each other the tools for the project.

   Synonymesaidassistconductescortguidehelpleadusher

   Antonymeshamperimpedeobstructthwart

Variantes phrasalhand downhand outhand over