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handheld

/ˈhændˌhɛld/

Translations

handheldnoun

handhelds

/ˈhændˌhɛld/

appareil portableTerme général pour un appareil électronique tenu à la main.

The new handheld is perfect for gaming on the go.

Le nouvel appareil portable est parfait pour jouer en déplacement.

Additional translations

terminal portableEmploi fréquent dans le domaine informatique et professionnel.

Synonyms

palm-sized device

mobile device

portable device

handheldadjective

more handheld

Comp.

most handheld

Super.

/ˈhænd.hɛld/

portable

The new handheld device allows users to access the internet on the go.

Le nouvel appareil portable permet aux utilisateurs d’accéder à Internet en déplacement.

Additional translations

portatifPlus soutenu, souvent employé dans un contexte technique.

Synonyms

handholdverb

handheld

Past Simple

handheld

Past Simple

handheld

Past Participle

handholding

Gerund

/ˈhændˌhəʊld/

/ˈhændˌhoʊld/

guiderAu sens figuré : accompagner de très près, parfois de manière trop insistante.

The manager had to handhold the new employee through the onboarding process to ensure everything was done correctly.

Le responsable a dû guider de près le nouvel employé pendant le processus d’intégration pour s’assurer que tout soit fait correctement.

Additional translations

tenir par la mainSens littéral.

Synonyms

Definitions

handheldnoun

A small, portable device that can be held and operated with one or two hands.

The new handheld is perfect for gaming on the go.

A type of small, portable computer or electronic device, such as a smartphone or tablet.

She always carries a handheld to check her emails while traveling.

handheldadjective

Designed to be operated while being held in the hand.

The new handheld device allows users to access the internet on the go.

handholdverb

To guide or support someone through a process or task, often in a way that is overly attentive or protective.

The manager had to handhold the new employee through the onboarding process to ensure everything was done correctly.

To hold (someone) by the hand so as to steady, lead, or comfort them.

The father handheld his toddler while they crossed the busy street.