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tendre la main

reach out

→ tendre
phrase Rare #29,643
reach out Often used figuratively to mean offering help, support, or reconciliation. Can also mean literally holding out your hand.
FR: Il a osé tendre la main à son voisin après la dispute.
EN: He dared to reach out to his neighbor after the argument.

Lui à qui mon espèce essaie de tendre la main de l'intelligence mutuelle.

He to whom my species is trying to extend the hand of mutual understanding.

— Solaris (1972)

C'est facile de tendre la main.

It's easy to lend a hand.

— Les Lundis au soleil (2002)

Je ne suis pas assez bonne pour vous tendre la main.

I am not good enough to lend you a hand.

— Le Château ambulant (2004)

Il n'y a que tendre la main.

All you have to do is hold out your hand.

— Stalker (1979)