How is the word griffes translated from French to English

English translation
claws
noun

Ongles pointus et recourbés aux pattes d'un animal ou d'un oiseau.

Sharp curved nails on the feet of an animal or bird.

Examples with “griffes”

See how the word “griffes” is used in sentences

  • Les griffes de l'aigle sont incroyablement acérées. — The eagle's claws are incredibly sharp.

  • Le chat griffe le canapé quand il s'ennuie. — The cat claws the sofa when it gets bored.

  • Vois-tu les griffes du chat sur le tapis ? — Do you see the cat's claws on the carpet?

  • Pourrais-tu ne pas griffer les murs quand tu es énervé ? — Could you please not claw the walls in frustration?

  • Il évitait soigneusement ses griffes en jouant. — He carefully avoided her claws while playing.

  • Il griffe la boîte pour l'ouvrir. — He claws at the box to get it open.

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