palm
US /pɑːm/
UK /pɑːm/
1.
paume
the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers
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She held the small bird gently in her palm.
Elle tenait le petit oiseau doucement dans sa paume.
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He wiped the sweat from his brow with the back of his palm.
Il essuya la sueur de son front avec le dos de sa paume.
2.
palmier
a tree of warm regions, with a trunk that does not branch, and a crown of large, long leaves
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We relaxed under the shade of a tall palm tree.
Nous nous sommes détendus à l'ombre d'un grand palmier.
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The island is covered with lush green palms.
L'île est couverte de palmiers verts luxuriants.
1.
dissimuler, faire passer
conceal (something) in one's hand, especially in order to cheat or steal
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The magician managed to palm the card without anyone noticing.
Le magicien a réussi à dissimuler la carte sans que personne ne s'en aperçoive.
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He tried to palm off the fake watch as a genuine one.
Il a essayé de faire passer la fausse montre pour une vraie.