Pronunciation: /mɑŋk/

Definitions of manque

noun a person who has failed to achieve a particular position or status

Example Sentences

A1 She has a manque for adventure.

A2 His manque for success drives him to work hard.

B1 The manque for knowledge led her to pursue higher education.

B2 His manque for creativity inspired him to start his own business.

C1 The artist's manque for perfectionism often hindered the completion of her projects.

C2 Her manque for recognition pushed her to strive for excellence in her field.

adjective unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition or talent

Example Sentences

A1 Elle est manque d'expérience dans ce domaine.

A2 Il est manque de confiance en lui.

B1 Le restaurant est manque de personnel en ce moment.

B2 Son discours était manque de cohérence.

C1 La pièce de théâtre était manque de profondeur selon les critiques.

C2 Son manque de motivation l'empêche d'atteindre son plein potentiel.

Examples of manque in a Sentence

formal Her manque of experience in the field was evident in her presentation.

informal His manque of social skills made it difficult for him to make new friends.

slang I can't believe his manque of style, he really needs a fashion upgrade.

figurative The manque of laughter in the room made the atmosphere feel tense and uncomfortable.

Grammatical Forms of manque

past tense

missed

plural

manques

comparative

more manque

superlative

most manque

present tense

manques

future tense

will manque

perfect tense

have manqued

continuous tense

is manquing

singular

manque

positive degree

very manque

infinitive

to manque

gerund

manquing

participle

manqued

Origin and Evolution of manque

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'manque' originated from the French language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in French to indicate someone who failed to become what they aspired to be, 'manque' has evolved in English to denote someone who is unsuccessful in their attempts or efforts.