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masculine

/man.kɛ̃/

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Translation

model; mannequin, dummy

Word origin

From Dutch manneken ('little man'), a diminutive of man. It first named the jointed figure used by painters and tailors, and only later the person who wears the clothes.

Origin: Dutch
Root: manneken
English cognates: manikin, mannequin

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralmannequins

Examples

She dreams of becoming a model.

The model is wearing a red dress.

The models are waiting behind the stage.

He photographed several models this morning.

A plastic dummy stood near the door.

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This word is part of lesson 51.