main
main
In French, 'main' is used to refer to the body part at the end of our arm where we have fingers. It is used in the same way as 'hand' in English. For example, 'Donnez-moi votre main' means 'Give me your hand'.
Example sentences using: main
La main dans la main, ils marchaient dans le parc.
Hand in hand, they walked in the park.
This phrase is typically used to describe a couple or close friends who are displaying affection by holding hands while moving or spending time together.
Je dois prendre le taureau par les mains.
I have to take the bull by the hands.
This is a peculiar French idiom, derived from 'take the bull by the horns'. It implies taking control of a situation or problem directly and courageously, ignoring the risks.
Puis-je avoir la main ?
May I have the hand?
In games of chance, 'avoir la main' refers to the person who starts the game or the round. It's the equivalent of saying 'May I go first?' in English.