grip

agripper, serrer

Tenir quelque chose très fermement, surtout avec la main.

En anglais simple : To hold something firmly, especially with your hand.

• Grip the rope tightly.
• She gripped my hand as we crossed the road.
• He was gripping the wheel with both hands.

Synonymes : hold tightly, grasp, clutch

Contraires : release

Expressions courantes : grip something tightly, grip the handle, grip someone's arm, grip the rail

prendre en main, s'attaquer à

Comprendre un problème et agir avec fermeté pour le résoudre.

En anglais simple : To understand a problem and take firm action to deal with it.

• We must grip this problem now.
• The new manager gripped the situation quickly.
• Can the council grip the housing crisis?

Synonymes : get to grips with, tackle

Expressions courantes : grip the problem, grip the situation, grip this issue

prise, poigne

Fait de tenir fermement quelque chose, ou manière de le tenir dans la main.

En anglais simple : A firm hold on something, or the way you hold it in your hand.

• His grip was strong.
• She loosened her grip on the rope.
• Try a different grip when you hold the racket.

Comment l'utiliser : a grip on something (She kept a firm grip on the child's hand.)

Synonymes : hold, grasp

Expressions courantes : firm grip, tight grip, grip on something, loose grip

poignée, prise

Partie d’un objet conçue pour être tenue à la main ou qui permet de le tenir.

En anglais simple : A handle or part of something designed or suitable for holding with your hand.

• The handle has a rubber grip.
• I replaced the worn grips on my bicycle.
• The climber found a good grip in the rock.

Synonymes : handle, handhold

Expressions courantes : rubber grip, racket grip, handlebar grip, comfortable grip

adhérence

Capacité à rester bien en contact avec une surface sans glisser.

En anglais simple : The ability of something to stay firmly against a surface without sliding.

• These shoes have good grip.
• The tires lost grip on the icy road.
• Does this rubber provide enough grip in the rain?

Comment l'utiliser : grip on a surface (These boots have good grip on wet rocks.)

Synonymes : traction, adhesion

Expressions courantes : good grip, poor grip, lose grip, grip on something

dispositif de serrage, pince

Appareil ou partie d’un appareil qui maintient quelque chose fermement en place.

En anglais simple : A device or part of a device that holds something firmly in place.

• The grip holds the cable in place.
• Tighten both grips before starting the machine.
• The bolt's grip passes through the joined plates.

Synonymes : clamp, holder

Expressions courantes : cable grip, mechanical grip, bolt grip