Étendre physiquement la main vers quelqu'un.
To physically stretch out one's hand toward someone.
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Elle a décidé de lui tendre la main pour l'aider à se relever. — She decided to hold out a hand to help him up.
Elle a décidé de tendre la main à sa voisine. — She decided to hold out a hand to her neighbor.
Pourrais-tu me tendre la main pour que je m'y agrippe ? — Could you hold out a hand for me to grasp?
Peux-tu tendre la main en cette période difficile ? — Can you hold out a hand during this difficult time?
Comme il trébuchait, elle lui a aussitôt tendu la main. — As he stumbled, she immediately held out a hand.
Il tend toujours la main à ceux qui sont dans le besoin. — He always holds out a hand to those in need.
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