English–French

“cuff” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mɑ̃ʃɛt/

Example

La manchette de sa chemise est sale.

The cuff of his shirt is dirty.

Illustration for manchette (cuff)

How to say “cuff” in French

“Cuff” in French is manchette.

A small sleeve-end border that gives the wrist opening a clean finish.

Full entry for manchette: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with manchette

Il a relevé la manchette de sa chemise.

He turned up the cuff of his shirt.

Tips for using manchette

  • In manchette, ch sounds like English sh, and the final -ette is pronounced rather than silent.

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