French translation of handless is 
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Meaning of "handless" in English

"Handless" in English primarily refers to the absence of hands, whether physically or metaphorically. It can describe a person or entity that lacks hands or the ability to use them. The term might also be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe someone who is clumsy or unable to perform tasks requiring manual skills. The word combines "hand," referring to the appendage at the end of a human arm, with the suffix "-less," indicating a lack of something.

Meaning of "handless" in French

In French, the term "handless" translates to "sans mains," which similarly conveys the absence of hands. It carries the same implications where it can describe an individual without hands or allude to an inability to perform tasks that typically require hands. French speakers might use the term metaphorically to refer to someone who is not skilled with their hands or who struggles with tasks requiring fine motor skills, reflecting similar uses as in English.

Pronunciation of "handless" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈhænd.ləs/

The pronunciation of "handless" in English with a standard American accent combines the sound of "hand" with the suffix "-less." There are no significant regional variations for this word in English, though slight differences in accent might influence the articulation of the vowel or consonant sounds.

Pronunciation of "handless" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [sɑ̃ mɛ]

The pronunciation of "sans mains" in French generally remains consistent across regions, though subtle differences in vowel articulation might occur between Parisian French and southern French accents.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The handless clock was purely decorative. (L'horloge sans mains était purement décorative.)
2. Despite being handless, he managed remarkable feats with his feet. (Bien qu'il soit sans mains, il a accompli des exploits remarquables avec ses pieds.)
3. The statue depicted a handless angel. (La statue représentait un ange sans mains.)
4. She felt handless after injuring both her wrists. (Elle se sentait sans mains après s'être blessé les deux poignets.)
5. The handless sculpture intrigued art critics. (La sculpture sans mains a intrigué les critiques d'art.)
6. Being handless didn’t stop her from creating beautiful art. (Être sans mains ne l'a pas empêchée de créer de l'art magnifique.)
7. The handless man learned to type using his voice. (L'homme sans mains a appris à taper en utilisant sa voix.)
8. Handless, he still played the piano beautifully. (Sans mains, il jouait encore magnifiquement du piano.)
9. He often felt handless in the kitchen. (Il se sentait souvent sans mains dans la cuisine.)
10. The handless design puzzled the engineers. (Le design sans mains a dérouté les ingénieurs.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "handless" in English

Synonyms: unhanded, armless, amputee, disabled, clumsy.

Antonyms: handy, dexterous, skilled, agile, competent.

Similar Words: incapacitated, handicapped, maladroit, ineffective, inept.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "handless" in French

Synonyms: sans mains, inexercié, malhabile, amputé, invalide.

Antonyms: habile, adroit, agile, compétent, doué.

Similar Words: handicapé, maladroit, incompétent, malchanceux, impuissant.

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