manquant
/mɑ̃.kɑ̃/Absent or not present where expected or required.
J'ai remarqué qu'une page était manquante dans le livre.
I noticed that a page was missing from the book.
Often used to describe something that should be present but isn't.
Insufficient or lacking in quantity.
Nous avons des preuves manquantes pour résoudre l'affaire.
We have missing evidence to solve the case.
Can refer to both physical and abstract things.
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Common Usage
'Manquant' is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or administrative documents.
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Gender Agreement
'Manquant' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'une information manquante').
📖Word Origin
From the verb 'manquer' (to lack) with the suffix '-ant' indicating a state or condition.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally and figuratively. Often used in legal, administrative, and technical contexts.