manche

Is manche masculine or feminine?

lemanche
/lə mɑ̃ʃ/masculinehandle
lamanche
/la mɑ̃ʃ/femininesleeve (clothing)

In context

  • La Manche sépare la France de l'Angleterre.

    The English Channel separates France from England.

  • C'est une toute autre paire de manches.

    It's a whole new ball of wax.

  • Elle est maigre comme un manche à balai.

    She is as thin as a broom stick.

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