Formation générale IELTS (Band 6-7) - Toucher et tenir

to take and tightly hold something

saisir

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

saisir

to firmly hold something

tenir fermement

to grip or hold tightly with one's hand

serrer

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

pincer

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

caresser

to stroke or caress an animal as a gesture of care or attention

caresser

to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.

manipuler

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

plier

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

déplier

to move or play with something in a nervous or absentminded manner

fidgeter

to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately

caresser

to touch or handle something in a restless, absentminded, or often playful manner

fouiller

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

saisir

to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch

pincer

to grip or hold tightly

serrer