la main→ handFrench word meaning
"la main" is a A2-level French word meaning "hand". Below you can find 17 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
17 stories
Example Sentences
The Video Call
Grand-mère fait signe de la main.
Grandma waves her hand.
A Snowy Day
Mes mains deviennent froides.
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 avec les deux mains.
David takes the wallet with both hands.
Rainy Day
Le thé réchauffe mes mains.
The tea warms my hands.
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 les 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.
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 tint 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.