French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
manche
Pronunciation
IPA/mɑ̃ʃ/
Meaning
- feminine nounsleeve
Example
La manche de ma chemise est déchirée.
My shirt sleeve is torn.
More examples
Elle a retroussé la manche de sa chemise.
She rolled up the sleeve of her shirt.
Core concept
A fabric section extending from a garment's shoulder to surround the arm, with an opening that can tighten at the wrist.
Common phrases
la manche de chemise
sleeve of a shirt
manche longue
long sleeve
manche courte
short sleeve
Similar words
bras: The section of the body between the shoulder and wrist.
épaule: The body area at the base of the neck and top of the arm.
poignet: The joint between the hand and forearm.
col: A garment's neck-opening fabric that surrounds the neck.
Definition in French
Pièce de tissu attachée à l'épaule d'un vêtement pour couvrir le bras, parfois retroussable ou ajustable au poignet.
Word origin
French manche comes from Old French manche, from Latin manica, a derivative related to manus, meaning 'hand'.
Usage tips
- Manche is feminine, so the clothing sense uses la manche; La Manche is a capitalized proper name for the English Channel.
Other meanings
- handlenoun
- roundnoun
- English Channelnoun
Related words
- manchettecuffnoun