manuel
/man.yɛl/noun★Intermediate
formal
A book or document that provides instructions or information on a particular subject.
Le manuel de l'étudiant contenait des exercices et des réponses.
The student's manual contained exercises and answers.
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Often used in educational or technical contexts.
Collocations
manuel d'instructionsinstruction manual
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
In French, 'manuel' can also refer to something done by hand, but in most contexts, it translates to 'manual' or 'handbook' in English.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'manualis', meaning 'of or pertaining to the hand'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal and educational settings.
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