How is the phrase donner un coup de main translated from French to English

English translation
to give somebody a hand
phrase

Aider quelqu'un dans une tâche.

to help someone with a task

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  • Pourrais-tu me donner un coup de main pour monter ces cartons ? — Could you give me a hand carrying these boxes upstairs?

  • Applaudissons-la pour cette prestation formidable ! — Let's give her a hand for that amazing performance!

  • Il lui a donné un coup de main quand elle peinait avec les cartons. — He gave her a hand when she was struggling with the boxes.

  • Mon voisin m'a donné un coup de main pour la clôture cassée. — My neighbor gave me a hand with the broken fence.

  • Le public a applaudi le jeune pianiste pendant une minute entière. — The audience gave the young pianist a hand for a full minute.

  • Elle donne toujours un coup de main à ceux qui déménagent. — She always gives a hand to anyone moving house.

  • Donne un coup de main au nouveau avec l'imprimante. — Give the new guy a hand with the printer.

  • Pourrions-nous applaudir les bénévoles avant leur départ ? — Could we give the volunteers a hand before they leave?

  • Quelqu'un peut-il donner un coup de main à cette dame avec ses sacs ? — Will somebody give this lady a hand with her bags?

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