Manuel
/ma.nɥɛl/
Manuel is the French form of the male given name Manuel.
Manuel is used as a masculine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has two syllables and is pronounced /ma.nɥɛl/.
Did you know?
- In French, the word manuel is a homonym that can refer to a person's name or to a 'handbook', coming from the Latin word for 'hand'.
- The name Manuel carries a profound religious meaning: it translates to 'God is with us' from its Hebrew roots.
- Unlike the English word 'manual', which is mostly used for guides, the French manuel frequently refers specifically to a school textbook.
Examples in context
- Salut, Manu ! Ça fait longtemps qu'on ne s'est pas vus.Hi, Manu! Long time no see.
- Manuel est mon frère.Manuel is my brother.
- Est-ce que Manuel vient ce soir ?Is Manuel coming tonight?
- J'ai un ami qui s'appelle Manuel.I have a friend named Manuel.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are talking about their friends at a cafe.
- LéaTu as vu Manuel aujourd'hui ?Have you seen Manuel today?
- HugoNon, je n'ai pas vu Manuel.No, I haven't seen Manuel.
- LéaIl devait venir nous voir.He was supposed to come see us.
- HugoPeut-être qu'il est en retard.Maybe he is late.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry manuel.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Manuel, manuel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
