Literal translation
to give the hand
Meaning
to lend a hand
Explanation
To lend a hand. The hand here is a symbol of work and togetherness, both in the Provençal form and its French equivalent, though in Provençal to hold hands is rather said prene la man or teni la man. Mind the ambiguity: giving your cousin a hand to fix his car has nothing to do with a romantic stroll.