Manquât (en. Missed)
/mɑ̃ka/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A lack is a situation in which something is absent or insufficient.
The lack of resources affected the project.
Le manque de ressources a affecté le projet.
An emotional lack, a felt absence.
He experiences a lack of support from his family.
Il éprouve un manque de soutien de la part de sa famille.
verb
The verb 'manquer' indicates the absence of something.
He misses his appointment.
Il manque son rendez-vous.
Etymology
Comes from Old French 'manquer', derived from Latin 'mancare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
missing from the roll
Noticeable absence during an event.
manque à l'appel
lack of respect
Inappropriate behavior towards someone.
manque de respect
there is a bit of a deficiency in
Insufficiency or gap in a specific area.
il manque un peu de
Related Words
to miss
Being absent, failing.
manquer
absence
The fact of not being present.
absence
deficit
A situation in which something is insufficient.
déficit
Slang Meanings
To be in need of something important.
He is in need of hugs.
Il est en manque de câlins.
To express an urgent need.
I'm in need of sleep after this week.
J'suis en manque de sommeil après cette semaine.