English–French
“pliers” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛ̃s/
Example
J'ai besoin d'une pince pour couper ce fil.
I need pliers to cut this wire.
How to say “pliers” in French
“Pliers” in French is pince.
A hinged two-armed tool whose jaws meet to grip, bend, or cut when pressure is applied.
Example sentences with pince
Elle a accroché des chaussettes avec une pince à linge.
She hung socks using a clothespin.
Tips for using pince
- Pince is feminine, so its usual singular article is une, as in une pince.