noun🔗ShareGriffeThe claw of a predatory animal or bird."The hawk gripped the mouse tightly in its powerful clutch. "Le faucon serrait fermement la souris dans sa puissante griffe.animalbirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmprise, poigne(by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil."The loan shark held the family in his financial clutch, demanding exorbitant interest payments each month. "L'usurier tenait la famille sous son emprise financière, exigeant des paiements d'intérêts exorbitants chaque mois.actionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmbrayageA device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car."The mechanic replaced the car's clutch because it was slipping. "Le mécanicien a remplacé l'embrayage de la voiture parce qu'il patinait.vehiclemachinetechnologypartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmbrayageThe pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels."To shift gears, I had to press the clutch. "Pour changer de vitesse, j'ai dû appuyer sur l'embrayage.vehiclemachineparttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmbrayage, priseAny device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle."The construction worker attached the clutch to the steel beam, ready to lift it into place. "L'ouvrier du bâtiment a fixé l'embrayage à la poutre d'acier, prêt à la soulever.devicemachinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePochette, clutchA small handbag or purse with no straps or handle."My mother kept her important documents in a small clutch. "Ma mère gardait ses documents importants dans une petite pochette.wearstyleitemthingappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaisir, agripperTo seize, as though with claws."to clutch power"Saisir le pouvoir.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaisir fermement, agripperTo grip or grasp tightly."She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building."Elle serra fermement son sac à main et entra nerveusement dans le bâtiment.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCouvéeA brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs."The farmer carefully checked the hen's clutch of eggs to ensure they were safe. "L'agriculteur a soigneusement vérifié la couvée d'œufs de la poule pour s'assurer qu'ils étaient en sécurité.animalbirdagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGroupe, grappeA group or bunch (of people or things)."The teacher asked a clutch of students to help her carry the books. "Le professeur a demandé à un groupe d'élèves de l'aider à porter les livres.groupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCouverTo hatch."The hen clucked and then clutched her eggs, hoping they would hatch soon. "La poule caqueta puis couva ses œufs, espérant qu'ils éclosent bientôt.animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSituation cruciale, moment décisifAn important or critical situation."The final exam was a clutch situation for Sarah; she needed a good grade to keep her scholarship. "L'examen final était une situation cruciale pour Sarah ; elle avait besoin d'une bonne note pour conserver sa bourse.situationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharedécisif, performant sous pressionPerforming or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations."The young chef was known for his clutch performance under pressure during busy dinner rushes. "Le jeune chef était connu pour ses performances décisives sous pression pendant les coups de feu du dîner.characterabilityachievementsportattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
