GENERAL INFO

Main (f.) means "hand." It is a feminine noun in French.

USAGE

You'll use main in contexts like describing body parts or actions involving hands. For example: "J'ai une fleur à la main" (I have a flower in my hand), or "Donne-moi ta main" (Give me your hand). It's also in expressions like "coup de main" (a helping hand).

TRAPS

Despite ending in -ain, main is feminine. Learners often mistakenly treat it as masculine. Always use feminine articles and adjectives: "la main droite" (the right hand), "une petite main" (a small hand).