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feminine

/mɑ̃ʃ/

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Translation

sleeve; round, leg (of a match)

Word origin

From Latin manica ('sleeve'), from manus ('hand'). The masculine le manche ('handle') is a separate word, from Latin manicum.

Origin: Latin
Root: manica
English cognates: manual, manicure

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralmanches

Examples

He rolled up his sleeves before starting.

The sleeve of my shirt is torn.

They won the first round without breaking sweat.

pull .

This jumper has sleeves that are too short.

She lost the second set of the match.

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This word is part of lesson 49.