manquer
/mɑ̃.ke/To fail to attend or be present at an event or appointment.
Il a manqué la réunion importante.
He missed the important meeting.
Commonly used to express regret or inconvenience.
To lack or be without something needed or desired.
Je manque de temps pour finir ce projet.
I lack the time to finish this project.
Often used with 'de' to indicate what is missing.
To fail to do something or to make a mistake.
Il a manqué son coup.
He missed his shot.
Used in sports or situations where precision is required.
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💡Pro Tip
Preposition Usage
Remember that 'manquer' often requires a preposition like 'de' or 'à' to convey the correct meaning.
⚡Gold Rule
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'manquer' without a preposition when it means 'to lack' or 'to fail to attend'.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'manquer', from Frankish 'mankon' meaning 'defect, fault'.
📝Usage Notes
The verb 'manquer' is often used with prepositions like 'de' (to lack) or 'à' (to fail to attend). It can also be used reflexively as 'se manquer' to mean 'to miss each other'.