Manège (en. Merry-go-round)

/ma.nɛʒ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A closed space intended for the training of horses and riders.

Example Sentence: The horse was in the carousel for its training session.

Le cheval était dans le manège pour sa séance d'entraînement.

Definition: A horse show or performance.

Example Sentence: The carousel presented an impressive dressage routine.

Le manège a présenté un numéro de dressage impressionnant.

Definition: A fairground attraction with revolving carousels.

Example Sentence: The children are having fun in the amusement park's carousel.

Les enfants s'amusent dans le manège du parc d'attractions.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'manipulus', which means a group or a handful.

Phrase: to ride the carousel

Meaning: To perform maneuvers or practices with a horse.

faire le manège

Phrase: horse carousel

Meaning: A type of attraction at fairs.

manège à chevaux

Phrase: to get into the carousel

Meaning: To begin training in a training space.

se mettre en manège

Related Word: horse

Description: A domesticated animal used for riding.

cheval

Related Word: rider

Description: A person who rides a horse.

cavalier

Related Word: dressage

Description: An equestrian discipline that involves training a horse.

dressage

Meaning: Amateur horseback riding.

Example: He rides the carousel like an amateur, not really taking it seriously.

Il fait du manège comme un amateur, sans vraiment se prendre au sérieux.

Meaning: To wander aimlessly.

Example: She wanders in the carousel of the park, lost in her thoughts.

Elle erre dans le manège du parc, perdue dans ses pensées.