griffe
Meanings
Noun
1. claw
2. talon
3. scratch mark
4. signature (characteristic mark, e.g. of an artist) (figurative, figuratively)
5. brand, designer label (especially fashion) (by extension)
Examples9
coup de griffe
swipe of the claws
Les pattes de cet animal sont armées de griffes.
The paws of this animal have claws.
Il a beau n’avoir pas mis son nom à cet ouvrage, il y a mis sa griffe.
Even though he has not put his name on this work, he has put his mark.
Le chat a rentré ses griffes.
The cat retracted its claws.
Le chat planta ses griffes dans ma main.
The cat dug its claws into my hand.
Le chat a planté ses griffes dans ma main.
The cat dug its claws into my hand.