English–French
“handcuff” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/mənɔt/
Example
La police lui a mis les menottes.
The police put handcuffs on him.
How to say “handcuff” in French
“Handcuff” in French is menotte.
Paired metal restraints encircle the wrists, connected by a short chain or a hinge.
Example sentences with menotte
Il a réussi à retirer les menottes.
He managed to remove the handcuffs.
Tips for using menotte
- Menotte is feminine, so its singular article is une, but the standard arrest expression is mettre les menottes à quelqu'un.