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    Manquait (en. Was missing)

    /mɑ̃.kɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be absent, not being in the presence of something or someone.
    He was absent from the meeting.
    Il manquait à la réunion.
    To be in a state of deprivation or deficiency.
    You were lacking optimism this week.
    Tu manquais d'optimisme cette semaine.
    Not reaching a goal or target.
    She missed her target every time.
    Elle manquait son but à chaque fois.
    To need something that is absent.
    We were lacking time to finish the project.
    Nous manquions de temps pour finir le projet.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mancare', meaning 'to be lacking'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A detail was missing.
    An essential element was omitted.
    Il manquait un détail
    Failing to meet one's obligations.
    Not fulfilling one's duties or commitments.
    Manquer à ses obligations
    To lack time.
    Not having enough time.
    Manquer de temps
    Something is missing.
    There is a notable absence of something.
    Il manque quelque chose

    Related Words

    manquer
    Verb in the infinitive meaning to be absent or not to be present.
    manquer
    manque
    Noun denoting absence or deficiency.
    manque
    manquant
    That which is absent or missing.
    manquant

    Slang Meanings

    To be out of the loop.
    He is really lost right now.
    Il est vraiment à la ramasse en ce moment.
    To be lost.
    She is completely lost on this one.
    Elle est complètement perdue sur ce coup.