manche
/mɑ̃ʃ/
In French, the English word "innings" (as used in cricket) is translated as manche.
The term refers to a single period of play in the sport of cricket.
Meaning: a period of play in cricket (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/mɑ̃ʃ/
Did you know?
- In French, the English Channel is called la Manche, using the same word as 'innings'.
- The word manche for a cricket 'innings' shares its roots with the English word 'sleeve', as both come from the Latin 'manica' meaning 'armlet' or 'sleeve'.
- In French, the word manche serves as a triple homonym, meaning a 'sleeve' on a shirt, a 'handle' of a tool and a period of play.
Examples in context
- L'équipe locale a marqué deux points supplémentaires lors de la dernière manche.The home team scored two additional points in the last innings.
- La première manche a été très courte.The first innings was very short.
- Il a terminé sa manche avec un score élevé.He finished his innings with a high score.
- Nous attendons la fin de la manche.We are waiting for the end of the innings.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are watching a cricket match together.
- LéaRegarde, c'est le début de la manche !Look, it's the start of the innings!
- GabrielJ'espère que Gabriel va bien jouer.I hope Gabriel will play well.
- LéaCette manche sera très décisive pour eux.This innings will be very decisive for them.
- GabrielJe suis d'accord avec toi, Léa.I agree with you, Léa.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry manche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
