noun
English to French Dictionary

wrist Meaning in French (wrist signification en français)

poignet
Synonymes:articulationjointure
poignet in English:wrist
Phonetic:pwa-nyeh
Plural: wrists
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de wrist en français est poignet. (Articulation reliant la main à l'avant-bras, permettant le mouvement et la rotation.)

Definitions of Wrist

  1. 1
    noun
    poignet

    The joint connecting the hand with the forearm, allowing movement and rotation.

    Articulation reliant la main à l'avant-bras, permettant le mouvement et la rotation.

Example Sentences

casual

“She wore a delicate silver bracelet on her left wrist.”

Elle portait un délicat bracelet en argent à son poignet gauche.

casual

“He checked the time on his watch, which was strapped to his wrist.”

Il a regardé l'heure sur sa montre, qui était attachée à son poignet.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

articulationjointure

Inflected Word Forms

nounwristwatch
nounwristband
nounwristlet

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

twist one's wristexpression

To injure or strain the wrist by a sudden, sharp movement.

on the wristcollocation

Referring to something worn or located on the wrist, such as a watch or bracelet.