French Word · Intermediate
manque
lack, absence
Pronunciation: /mɑ̃k/
Meaning
lack, absence
Example
le manque d'amour maternel
the lack of maternal love
Practice tips
- Practice manque 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.