Manche (en. Sleeve)

/mɑ̃ʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Part of a garment that covers an arm.

She wore a short-sleeved blouse.

Elle a porté une blouse à manches courtes.

Part of an instrument or tool that one holds.

He broke the sleeve of his tool.

Il a cassé la manche de son outil.

Segment of a competition or game.

The final round was very exciting.

La manche finale a été très excitante.

From Old French 'manche', derived from Latin 'manca'.

broom handle

Long wooden or metal rod used for brooms.

manche à balai

to have an advantage

To be in the process of doing something or to be in a good position.

avoir une manche

to give a flick

To take a break or make a distracted gesture.

donner un coup de manche

cuff

Small piece of fabric at the end of a sleeve.

manchette

door handle

Part of a door that one grabs to open it.

manche de porte

sleeve

Part used to cover or protect something.

manchon

To have an advantage over something.

With this plan, I really have an advantage.

Avec ce plan, j'ai vraiment une manche.

To be in a favorable situation.

He is in a good position for this tournament.

Il est en manche pour ce tournoi.