clenches

[US]/klɛnʧɪz/
[UK]/klɛnʧɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. saisir fermement; tenir solidement; presser ou comprimer étroitement

Phrases & Collocations

clenches fist

serre le poing

clenches jaw

serre la mâchoire

clenches teeth

serre les dents

clenches stomach

serre l'estomac

clenches heart

serre le cœur

clenches hands

serre les mains

clenches muscles

serre les muscles

clenches mind

serre l'esprit

clenches grip

serre la prise

clenches resolve

serre la détermination

Example Sentences

he clenches his fists in frustration.

Il serre les poings, frustré.

she clenches her teeth when she's angry.

Elle serre les dents quand elle est en colère.

the dog clenches its jaw when it feels threatened.

Le chien serre la mâchoire quand il se sent menacé.

he clenches the steering wheel during the storm.

Il serre le volant pendant la tempête.

she clenches her stomach to prepare for the jump.

Elle contracte son estomac pour se préparer au saut.

the athlete clenches his muscles before the competition.

L'athlète contracte ses muscles avant la compétition.

he clenches his jaw to hide his fear.

Il serre la mâchoire pour cacher sa peur.

she clenches her hands in anticipation of the news.

Elle serre les mains en attendant les nouvelles.

as the deadline approaches, he clenches his schedule tightly.

À l'approche de la date limite, il serre son emploi du temps.

during the horror movie, she clenches her boyfriend's arm.

Pendant le film d'horreur, elle serre le bras de son petit ami.

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