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handle noun

  /ˈhæn.dl̩/ , /ˈhɛən.dl̩/
  • The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
 poignée, manche, anse, barre de manœuvre, châsse, levier
pseudonyme, indicatif
  • (topology) A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.
 anse
  • (gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
 poignée, paris
  • (computing) A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.
 indicateur
  • An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
 instrument, outil

handle verb

  /ˈhæn.dl̩/ , /ˈhɛən.dl̩/
  • (transitive) To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).
 traiter
  • (transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
 traiter, aborder, pencher
  • (transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
 traiter, gérer
  • (transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
 traiter, manier, manœuvrer
  • (transitive) To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.
 manipuler
  • (transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
 gérer
  • (transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
 manipuler, tâter
  • (transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.
 s'occuper de, traiter

handling noun

  /ˈhændlɪŋ/ , /ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/
  • A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.
 manipulation, maniement
door handle
poignée, clenche, poignée de porte
fly off the handle
sortir de ses gonds
love handle
poignée d’amour
handle with kid gloves
prendre des gants
dead man's handle
VACMA, homme-mort
to fly off the handle
prendre la mouche
single handle mixer
mitigeur
dead man’s handle
homme-mort
I can handle it
à ma portée
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