resserrer la charnière

Meaning

A natural French expression used to convey: tighten the hinge.

Example

Resserre la charnière pour aligner la porte.

Tighten the hinge to align the door.

Practice tips

• Practice resserrer la charnière out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.

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