This is the 1331st most frequent French word.
mains
"Hands."
Describing the physical body part 'mains'.
Elle porte les livres dans ses mains.
She is carrying the books in her hands.
Used in the idiomatic expression 'un coup de main', meaning help or assistance.
Il m'a donné un coup de main pour réparer la voiture.
He gave me a hand to fix the car.
Referring to the pointers on a clock as 'mains' metaphorically.