Manerville (en. Manerville)

/manɛʁ.vil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A resident of a locality called Manerville.
The inhabitants of Manerville are known for their hospitality.
Les habitantes de Manerville sont connues pour leur hospitalité.
A person originally from a place, often used affectionately.
He considers himself a true manerville, even though he lives elsewhere.
Il se considère comme un vrai manerville, bien qu'il vive ailleurs.

Etymology

Comes from the combination of 'manere' meaning to inhabit, and 'ville'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

A manerville in his city
A person very involved in their community.
Un manerville dans sa ville
To be a true manerville
To be proud of one's origins.
Être un vrai manerville

Related Words

manervillois
An adjective describing something related to Manerville.
manervillois
manervilien
A term denoting the cultural heritage of Manerville.
manervilien

Slang Meanings

Friendly term for referring to a friend from Manerville.
My manerville helped me move this weekend.
Mon manerville m'a aidé à déménager ce week-end.
Used to refer to someone who knows the local gossip well.
He's a true manerville; he knows all the local gossip.
C'est un vrai manerville, il connaît tous les potins du coin.