A1 noun Neutre #274 le plus courant

hand

/hænd/

The end part of a person's arm, including the palm, fingers, and thumb. It is used for holding, moving, or feeling objects.

Exemples

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1

Please wash your hands before dinner.

Please clean your hands before eating the meal.

2

Please raise your hand if you have a question.

Kindly lift your hand to signify that you wish to ask something.

3

Give me a hand with these heavy boxes.

Help me carry these heavy boxes.

Famille de mots

Nom
hand
Verb
hand
Adverbe
handily
Adjectif
handy
Apparenté
handful
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Astuce mémo

Visualize the letter 'H'—the two vertical lines are like arms, and the horizontal line is like two hands meeting to shake.

Quiz rapide

I usually write with my right ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hand

Exemples

1

Please wash your hands before dinner.

everyday

Please clean your hands before eating the meal.

2

Please raise your hand if you have a question.

formal

Kindly lift your hand to signify that you wish to ask something.

3

Give me a hand with these heavy boxes.

informal

Help me carry these heavy boxes.

4

The human hand is a complex structure of bones and muscles.

academic

The part of the body at the end of the arm is a complicated system of biology.

5

They agreed to the deal and shook hands.

business

They accepted the contract and performed a hand greeting.

Famille de mots

Nom
hand
Verb
hand
Adverbe
handily
Adjectif
handy
Apparenté
handful

Collocations courantes

left hand the hand on the left side of the body
wash hands to clean your hands with soap and water
shake hands to grasp someone's hand as a greeting
hold hands to keep two hands joined together
by hand made or done by a person rather than a machine

Phrases Courantes

give someone a hand

to help someone with a task

on the other hand

used to introduce a contrasting point of view

in good hands

being managed or cared for by someone reliable

Souvent confondu avec

hand vs arm

The arm is the entire limb from the shoulder down, whereas the hand is only the part from the wrist to the fingertips.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'hand' to refer to the physical body part or figuratively to describe help. It is a countable noun, so it needs 'a' or to be pluralized as 'hands'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'on the other side' when they mean the idiom 'on the other hand'. Also, do not confuse the body part with the verb 'to hand', which means to pass something to someone.

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Astuce mémo

Visualize the letter 'H'—the two vertical lines are like arms, and the horizontal line is like two hands meeting to shake.

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Origine du mot

From the Old English word 'hand', which has Germanic origins and has remained similar for centuries.

Modèles grammaticaux

Plural form: hands Countable noun Can function as a transitive verb (e.g., Hand me the pen)
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, shaking hands is the standard way to greet someone or finalize a business agreement.

Quiz rapide

I usually write with my right ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hand

Mots lis

unformible

C1

A noun referring to an entity, substance, or abstract concept that resists being shaped, structured, or categorized into a standard mold. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe something inherently chaotic or unstructured that defies traditional organization.

overpedery

C1

Describes a state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details, formal rules, or displaying academic knowledge in a tedious way. It is typically used to criticize someone for being 'too much of a pedant' in their approach to a task or subject.

entractery

C1

Describing something that occurs during or pertains to an intermission or the interval between main acts of a performance. It is often used to characterize supplementary entertainment, music, or transitional activities that fill the gap between primary events.

nonceddom

C1

To designate or treat an entity, such as a word or a technical variable, as a temporary 'nonce' item created for a single, specific occasion. It involves isolating a concept so it does not become a permanent part of a system or vocabulary.

misvertible

C1

To incorrectly convert, transpose, or invert a sequence, data set, or logical statement. This verb describes the specific act of failing to maintain accuracy during a transformation process, resulting in a flawed output.

perivestance

C1

The state or act of surrounding an object or entity, often providing a protective, decorative, or atmospheric layer. It refers to the encompassing environment or the 'clothing' of a central core with external elements.

obscribic

C1

To write over existing text or markings in order to conceal, invalidate, or replace them. It specifically refers to the act of using new writing to obscure what was previously written on a surface.

abflexism

C1

To consciously or unconsciously contract the abdominal muscles and core as a response to physical or psychological stressors. This verb describes the act of adopting a rigid internal posture to display strength, maintain stability, or resist external pressure.

interarchship

C1

Relating to the structural or functional relationship existing between two dental or physiological arches, typically the upper and lower jaws. It describes the state of alignment, spacing, and interaction between these opposing structures in a clinical or biological context.

trimarship

C1

Describing a state of balanced three-way coordination or a structure characterized by tripartite leadership. It is typically used to define systems where three distinct entities share equal power or responsibility to maintain stability.

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