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    Manuel (en. Manual)

    /man.ɥɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A book containing instructions or practical information.
    I bought a manual to learn how to use this software.
    J'ai acheté un manuel pour apprendre à utiliser ce logiciel.
    A user guide for a device or system.
    The user manual is very useful for setting up the printer.
    Le manuel de l'utilisateur est très utile pour configurer l'imprimante.
    A set of practical exercises to be performed.
    The teacher handed out a workbook for the math class.
    Le professeur a distribué un manuel d'exercices pour le cours de maths.
    adjective
    Which requires the use of hands.
    This job is very manual and requires a lot of patience.
    Ce travail est très manuel et demande beaucoup de patience.
    Used or made by hand, and not automatically.
    Artisans often prefer manual tools for their precision.
    Les artisans préfèrent souvent des outils manuels pour leur précision.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'manualis', from 'manus' which means 'hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Survival manual
    A guide containing advice for surviving in difficult situations.
    manuel de survie
    Manual labor
    Work requiring physical effort or practical skills.
    travail manuel
    Manual skills
    Technical and practical skills acquired through practice.
    savoir-faire manuel

    Related Words

    Manual
    Feminine adjective related to 'manual'.
    manuelle
    Manuscript
    Document written by hand.
    manuscrit
    Manipulation
    The action of manipulating, often manually.
    manipulation

    Slang Meanings

    To work hard with one's hands.
    He has manual skills in his blood; he's always tinkering.
    Il a du manuel dans le sang, il est toujours en train de bricoler.
    Refers to a person who prefers manual tasks.
    She is very manual; she doesn’t want a desk job.
    Elle est très manuelle, elle ne veut pas d'un emploi de bureau.