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    Manières (en. Ways)

    /ma.njɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Modes of behavior or attitude.
    He has his ways of doing things.
    Il a ses manières de faire les choses.
    Specific ways of conducting oneself.
    His ways are very polite.
    Ses manières sont très polies.
    Characteristics of a style or method.
    The ways of this painter are unique.
    Les manières de ce peintre sont uniques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'maniera', which means 'way, manner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have one's ways
    To be particular in one's behavior.
    avoir ses manières
    way of seeing things
    Personal perspective or opinion.
    manière de voir les choses
    to do things in one's own way
    To act according to one's own methods.
    faire les choses à sa manière

    Related Words

    behavior
    The manner in which a person acts.
    comportement
    habit
    Repeated practice or habitual behavior.
    habitude
    style
    Distinctive way of expressing something.
    style

    Slang Meanings

    To have affected manners.
    He is so 'mannered' that he doesn't even talk like others.
    Il est tellement 'manière' qu'il ne parle même pas comme les autres.
    To behave in an eccentric manner.
    With his strange manners, he always attracts attention.
    Avec ses manières bizarres, il attire toujours l'attention.