French word

mannequin

Pronunciation

IPA/manəkɛ̃/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)model

Example

Le mannequin porte une robe rouge.

The model is wearing a red dress.

Illustration for mannequin (model)

More examples

Le mannequin est placé dans la vitrine.

The mannequin is placed in the display window.

Core concept

A person or human-shaped figure arranged so clothing can be seen on it.

Common phrases

  • mannequin de vitrine

    shop-window mannequin

  • mannequin habillé

    clothed mannequin

Similar words

modèle: A person who models clothing or accessories.
mannequin de vitrine: A dressed display figure placed in a shop window.

Definition in French

Personne ou figurine qui sert à présenter des vêtements, en contexte de mode (défilés, photos) ou de vitrine.

Word origin

French mannequin comes from Middle Dutch manneken, a diminutive of man meaning 'little man'.

Usage tips

  • Mannequin is grammatically masculine, so the usual form is un mannequin even when it refers to a woman.

Other meanings

  • mannequinnoun

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