French Word · Intermediate
mannequin
fashion model
Pronunciation: /man.kɛ̃/
Meaning
fashion model
Example
C’est pourquoi elle a garni le mur de sa chambre turquoise de perruques qu’elle a fabriquées sur une tête de mannequin, les nuits sans clients comme celle-ci.
It is why she has decorated the wall of her turquoise room with wigs that she made on a mannequin's head on nights without clients, like this one.
Practice tips
- Practice mannequin out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.