English–French
“cling” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁɑ̃pone/
Example
Elle se cramponne à la barrière.
She is clinging to the barrier.
How to say “cling” in French
“Cling” in French is cramponner.
A firm, hook-like hold prevents release, whether the hold is physical, emotional, or intellectual.
Example sentences with cramponner
Il se cramponne à l'espoir malgré les difficultés.
He clings to hope in spite of the difficulties.
Tips for using cramponner
- Cramponner can be transitive, but se cramponner à is the usual pattern when a person clings to something or someone.