Manqua (en. Missed)

/mɑ̃.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Not being present at a given moment.

He missed the meeting this morning.

Il a manqué à la réunion de ce matin.

Being in default regarding something.

She missed the boat by not responding to the invitation.

Elle a manqué le coche en ne répondant pas à l'invitation.

Being overtaken by an opportunity or event.

We missed the show because we were late.

Nous avons manqué le spectacle parce que nous étions en retard.

Derived from the verb 'manquer', originating from the Latin 'mancare'.

failing to meet one's obligations

Not meeting one's commitments.

manquer à ses obligations

running out of time

Being short on time.

manquer de temps

missing an appointment

Not showing up for a scheduled appointment.

manquer un rendez-vous

absence

State of being absent, remote.

absence

default

Lack or insufficiency in something.

défaut

failure

Failure of an action or attempt.

raté

Being absent without warning.

He missed without even signaling.

Il a manqué sans même faire signe.

Missing an important opportunity.

She really missed out on a good deal.

Elle a vraiment manqué une bonne affaire.