hand

US /hænd/
UK /hænd/
"hand" picture
1.

main

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb

:
She waved her hand to say goodbye.
Elle a agité sa main pour dire au revoir.
He held her hand tightly.
Il lui tenait la main fermement.
2.

écriture

a person's writing

:
I recognized his hand on the letter.
J'ai reconnu son écriture sur la lettre.
Her hand was clear and elegant.
Son écriture était claire et élégante.
3.

aiguille

a pointer on a clock or watch indicating the hours, minutes, or seconds

:
The minute hand moved slowly.
L'aiguille des minutes bougeait lentement.
The clock's hands glowed in the dark.
Les aiguilles de l'horloge brillaient dans le noir.
1.

passer, remettre

to give (something) to someone, especially by passing it with one's hand

:
Please hand me that book.
Veuillez me passer ce livre.
He handed the keys to his wife.
Il a remis les clés à sa femme.