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la griffe
claw
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How do you say griffe in French?
How do you pronounce griffe in French?
griffe is pronounced /la ɡʁif/ in French.
Example sentences
La griffe du designer était célèbre et reconnaissable.
The designer's signature/claw was famous and recognizable.
Cette griffe dorée était impressionnante sur le tissu blanc.
This golden claw/signature was impressive on the white fabric.
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Why is it feminine?
Griffe is feminine because it derives from the Late Latin "graphia" (writing), which was feminine in gender. However, the semantic connection to "claw" likely came through Old French development where the word took on the meaning of a claw or talon (possibly influenced by the curved shape resembling a signature flourish or through metaphorical extension), while maintaining the feminine gender from its Latin source.
What is the French word for claw?
The French word for claw is la griffe — feminine.
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