French Conversation · Level 74
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French word
manuel
Pronunciation
IPA/manɥɛl/
Meaning
- masculine nountextbook
Example
J'ai oublié mon manuel à l'école.
I forgot my textbook at school.
More examples
Elle a laissé son manuel scolaire à la maison.
She left her school textbook at home.
Core concept
A concise guide that puts essential knowledge or steps in one accessible volume.
Common phrases
manuel scolaire
school textbook
Similar words
manuel scolaire: A school textbook that organizes subject content and exercises for learning.
cahier d'exercices: A booklet containing many problems for practice and written answers.
livre: A bound publication containing stories, information, or other knowledge.
Definition in French
Ouvrage qui présente de façon pratique et concise des connaissances ou des procédures sur un sujet, servant soit de support de cours, soit de guide d'utilisation.
Word origin
The noun developed from the Latin substantive manuale, based on manus, "hand," and came to mean a book designed for ready consultation and instruction.
Usage tips
- For a product's instructions, mode d'emploi is often more idiomatic than manuel, while manuel d'utilisation explicitly names a user manual.
Other meanings
- manualnoun
Related words
- manuellementmanuallyadverb