manche de guitare
The English phrase 'guitar neck' is translated into French as manche de guitare.
This phrase refers to the long part of a guitar that extends from the body and holds the strings.
What does it mean word for word?
The word manche literally means 'handle' or 'sleeve', which is why it is used to describe the neck of a guitar or a tool.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an 's' to the first word to get manches de guitare.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use cou to refer to the neck of a musical instrument, as cou refers specifically to an anatomical neck. Instead, use manche.
Did you know?
- The word guitare descends from an Arabic word, which came from Aramaic and eventually from Ancient Greek.
- While manche refers to the guitar neck, it is also the French word for the 'sleeve' of a shirt.
- In French, manche is used for the handles of tools like brooms and axes, as well as for the neck of a guitar.
Examples in context
- Le manche de guitare est très fin.The guitar neck is very thin.
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are looking at a guitar in a music shop.
- ManonRegarde, ce manche de guitare est très fin.Look, this guitar neck is very thin.
- NathanC'est vrai, c'est idéal pour tes petites mains.That's true, it's ideal for your small hands.
- ManonEst-ce que le bois est de bonne qualité ?Is the wood of good quality?
- NathanOui, Nathan pense que c'est un excellent choix.Yes, Nathan thinks it is an excellent choice.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, guitare, manche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
