poignée

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French

Etymology

From poing +‎ -ée.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pwa.ɲe/
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Noun

poignée f (plural poignées)

  1. handful (amount held in hand)
  2. handful (a small number)
  3. handshake
    Synonym: poignée de main
  4. grip (part of an object someone grips)
  5. handle (of a door, drawer, suitcase, sword, etc.)

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