Entraînement Général IELTS (Band 6-7) - Toucher et tenir

to take and tightly hold something

saisir

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

saisir, agripper

to firmly hold something

serrer, tenir

to grip or hold tightly with one's hand

serrer, enlacer

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

pincer, serrer

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, flatter

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

manipuler, manœuvrer

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

plier, replier

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

déplier, ouvrir

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

fidgeter, tourbillonner

to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately

caresser

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

fouiller, tripoter

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

saisir

to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch

pincer, tirer

to grip or hold tightly

serrer, contracter