how to pronounce manche

/mɑ̃ʃ/

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manche is pronounced in one syllable

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ɑ̃

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An example use of manche in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… d'avancé pour ce caillou manche avec une …”

meanings of manche

noun:

Unhandy person.
Round.
Set.
Sleeve (clothing).
Handle.
Begging (for money).
Frame.
Inning.

name:

Manche (département of France).
The English Channel.

manche frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word manche occurs in french on average 16.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.