main
hand
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/mɛ̃/
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Cultural Note
In French, you wash 'the hands' (les mains) using a definite article rather than a possessive. This is standard for body parts: the context makes ownership clear.
📝 Example Sentences
Donne-moi la main.
Give me your hand.
Elle s'est lavé les mains.
She washed her hands.