English–French
“grip” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/seʁe/
Example
Elle serre la tasse pour ne pas la faire tomber.
She grips the cup so as not to drop it.
How to say “grip” in French
“Grip” in French is serrer.
A hand draws an object or two surfaces tightly together, reducing space and keeping them firm.
Example sentences with serrer
Il serre la vis de l'étagère.
He tightens the screw on the shelf.
Tips for using serrer
- English 'hold' is broader: serrer emphasizes applied pressure, while tenir can simply mean keeping or holding something.