clasp

fermoir

Petite pièce qui ferme un objet ou relie deux parties, comme les extrémités d’un collier.

En anglais simple : A small part that closes something or joins two things together, such as the ends of a necklace.

• The clasp on my bag broke.
• She struggled to open the necklace's tiny clasp.
• These bracelets have silver clasps.

Synonymes : fastener, catch

Expressions courantes : necklace clasp, metal clasp, open the clasp

étreinte, poignée de main

Action de serrer fermement la main ou le corps de quelqu’un, souvent pour lui témoigner de l’affection.

En anglais simple : A firm hold of someone's hand or body, often showing affection.

• His clasp was warm and firm.
• She held the child in a tight clasp.
• They greeted each other with a clasp of hands.

Synonymes : grip, embrace, handshake

Expressions courantes : firm clasp, warm clasp, clasp of hands

serrer, agripper

Tenir fermement quelqu’un ou quelque chose dans ses mains ou ses bras.

En anglais simple : To hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms.

• She clasped my hand.
• He clasped the child in his arms.
• They stood with their hands clasped behind their backs.

Comment l'utiliser : clasp something to your chest (She clasped the letter to her chest.); clasp your hands together (He clasped his hands together and waited.)

Synonymes : grip, grasp, hold

Contraires : release

Expressions courantes : clasp hands, clasp something tightly, clasp someone close