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serrer

to shake / to squeeze / to tighten
Used for shaking hands, squeezing, or tightening. 'Serrer la main' means to shake hands.
je serre
I shake/squeeze
nous serrons
we shake/squeeze
tu serres
you shake/squeeze (informal)
vous serrez
you shake/squeeze (formal)
il/elle/on serre
he/she/one shakes/squeezes
ils/elles serrent
they shake/squeeze
Je serre la main.
(I shake hands.)
Tu serres fort.
(You squeeze hard.)
Elle serre son enfant.
(She holds her child tight.)
Nous serrons les mains.
(We shake hands.)
Vous serrez la ceinture?
(Do you tighten the belt?)
Ils serrent leurs amis.
(They hug their friends tight.)
Je ne serre pas trop fort.
(I don't squeeze too hard.)
Tu serres dans tes bras?
(Do you hold tight in your arms?)
Il serre la vis.
(He tightens the screw.)
Serrez-vous la main?
(Do you shake hands?)
Je vais serrer le noeud.
(I'm going to tighten the knot.)
Elles serrent leurs sacs.
(They hold their bags tight.)
Nous serrons avec respect.
(We shake hands with respect.)
Tu serres les dents.
(You clench your teeth.)