la main→ handFrench word meaning
"la main" is a A2-level French word meaning "hand". Below you can find 22 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
22 stories
Example Sentences
The Video Call
Grand-mère lui fait signe.
Grandma waves her hand.
A Snowy Day
J'ai froid aux mains.
My hands are getting cold.
Helping a Stranger
Il tient un morceau de papier dans ses mains.
He holds a piece of paper in his hands.
The Lost Wallet
David prend le portefeuille Ă deux mains.
David takes the wallet with both hands.
Rainy Day
Le thé réchauffe mes mains.
The tea warms my hands.
Washing Hands
Ses mains sont très sales maintenant.
His hands are very dirty now.
Tourist and Local
Il a une carte dans la main.
He has a map in his hand.
The Tennis Match
Marco lui a serré la main avant de commencer.
Marco shook his hand before they started.
The Golden Goose
Mais dès qu'elle la toucha, sa main resta collée aux plumes.
But as soon as she touched it, her hand got stuck to the feathers.
At the Dentist
Emma Ă©tait nerveuse et ses mains tremblaient.
Emma was nervous and her hands were shaking.
Meeting with the Tutor
Emma lui a serré la main nerveusement.
Emma shook his hand nervously.
Accidentally Being Rude
Emma s'est couvert le visage avec ses mains.
Emma covered her face with her hands.
Asking for Permission
Elle lève la main et attend le professeur.
She raises her hand and waits for the teacher.
Asking for Advice
Sa mère sourit doucement et prit sa main.
Her mother smiled gently and took her hand.
The Apprenticeship
'J'ai toujours aimé fabriquer des choses avec mes mains,' répondit Jonas.
'I have always loved making things with my hands,' Jonas replied.
Sent to the Wrong Person
Ses mains tremblaient.
Her hands were shaking.
Open Mic Night
Les mains de Maya ont commencé à trembler quand elle l'a vue.
Maya's hands started to shake when she saw it.
Digital Detox
Son téléphone était devenu le prolongement de sa main.
Her phone had become an extension of her hand.
The Empty Nest
David prit sa main doucement.
David took her hand gently.
Retirement Day
M. Thompson lui a tenu faiblement la main.
Mr. Thompson held her hand weakly.
The Resignation
Ses mains tremblaient légèrement quand elle a pris la page imprimée.
Her hands were shaking slightly as she picked up the printed page.
Feeling Jealous
Maria prit sa main et la serra doucement.
Maria took his hand and squeezed it gently.
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