paw

US /pɑː/
UK /pɑː/
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patte

the foot of an animal having claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear

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The dog lifted its paw to shake hands.
Le chien a levé sa patte pour serrer la main.
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A cat cleans its face with its paws.
Un chat se nettoie le visage avec ses pattes.
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tripoter, manier grossièrement

to touch or handle clumsily or roughly

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Don't paw at the exhibits in the museum.
Ne tripotez pas les expositions du musée.
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He kept pawing at the door, trying to open it.
Il n’arrêtait pas de tripoter la porte, essayant de l’ouvrir.
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