griffe
French → English
(zoology) Claw: a sharp, curved nail on the foot of a bird or mammal; talon
Le chat a sorti ses griffes pour attraper la balle en laine qui roulait au sol.
(English) The cat extended its claws to catch the wool ball rolling on the floor.
L'aigle utilise ses griffes puissantes pour saisir ses proies pendant le vol.
(English) The eagle uses its powerful talons to seize its prey during flight.
(commerce) Brand: a signature or designer label that identifies the creator of a product
Cette robe porte la griffe d'un célèbre couturier parisien connu pour son style épuré.
(English) This dress bears the brand mark of a famous Parisian designer known for his clean style.
Il a apposé sa griffe au bas du document pour authentifier la signature.
(English) He applied his stamp to the bottom of the document to authenticate the signature.
(metaphorical) Clutches: the power or control exercised unfairly or harshly by someone
Il a enfin réussi à se tirer des griffes de cet usurier qui le ruinait.
(English) He finally managed to get out of the clutches of that usurer who was ruining him.
L'opinion publique espère arracher l'otage des griffes de ses ravisseurs.
(English) Public opinion hopes to snatch the hostage from the clutches of his kidnappers.
Entry ID: fr:en:griffe · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary