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    Manara (en. Manara)

    /ma.na.ʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Tower or monument in architecture.
    The manara dominating the city is a symbol of local history.
    Le manara dominant la ville est un symbole de l'histoire locale.
    Light or beacon used for guidance.
    The sailors followed the manara to reach the port safely.
    Les marins suivaient le manara pour atteindre le port en toute sécurité.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word manara comes from the Arabic منارة which means 'light' or 'beacon'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a manara
    To be a guide or a source of inspiration.
    être un manara
    beacon of knowledge
    Figuratively, a source of learning.
    manara de la connaissance
    to follow the manara
    To follow advice or guidance.
    suivre le manara

    Related Words

    beacon
    A stick bearing a flame, often used for illumination.
    flambeau
    lighthouse
    Another term for a light or a lighthouse.
    farol

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to someone who is a guide in a difficult context.
    He is the manara of our team, always there to show us the way.
    Il est le manara de notre équipe, toujours là pour nous montrer le chemin.
    A reference to a charismatic and influential person.
    With her charm, she becomes the manara of the evening.
    Avec son charme, elle devient le manara de la soirée.