English–French
“claw” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁif/
Example
Le chat a une griffe cassée.
The cat has one broken claw.
How to say “claw” in French
“Claw” in French is griffe.
A hard, hooked claw pressed into a surface, leaving a trace that can identify its source.
Example sentences with griffe
Après la bagarre, il avait une griffe au bras.
After the fight, he had a scratch on his arm.
Tips for using griffe
- A scratch is une griffure, whereas une griffe refers to the claw or to a brand's identifying sign.