pincette

French

Etymology

From pince +‎ -ette, as diminutive of pince. Compare Italian pinzetta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛ̃.sɛt/
  • Audio (France (Toulouse)):(file)

Noun

pincette f (plural pincettes)

  1. tongs (for fire)
  2. tweezers

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → Danish: pincet
  • → Dutch: pincet
  • → German: Pinzette
  • → Polish: pęseta

Further reading

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