French word

manipulation

Pronunciation

IPA/manipylasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhandling

Example

Fais attention à la manipulation des produits fragiles.

Be careful when handling fragile products.

Illustration for manipulation (handling)

More examples

La manipulation des données personnelles demande des précautions.

The handling of personal data requires caution.

Core concept

A discreet hand steering a person or thing toward a chosen outcome while concealing its influence.

Common phrases

  • manipulation des données

    data handling

  • manipulation des fichiers

    file handling

Similar words

contrôle: Monitoring and limiting an action or state.
influence: The ability to shape another person's decisions or actions.
gestion: Organizing and directing work, people, or resources in a planned way.
traitement: Handling or processing something for a particular purpose.

Definition in French

Action de contrôler ou d'influencer quelqu'un par des moyens détournés; manœuvre destinée à tromper ou à obtenir un avantage.

Word origin

French manipulation comes through manipuler from Latin manipulare, linked to manus, 'hand', and its meaning developed from physical handling to figurative control.

Usage tips

  • In social or political contexts, manipulation is strongly negative, while manipulation de données or d'objets can be neutral.

Other meanings

  • manipulationnoun

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