It can be used for various types of pliers, such as:
* Pince à bec (beak pliers)
* Pince coupante (cutting pliers)
* Pince multiprise (multigrip pliers)
* Pince à épiler (tweezers)
However, "pince" is not a direct translation of "plier." "Plier" in French means "to fold" or "to bend".