Grammatical class

Verb

manier

to handle, manipulate, wield (an object)

Details

Syllables

ma-nier

Phonetics

ma.nje

Grammatical class

Verb

Freq. (books)

6718

Freq. (movies)

9056

Freq. (news)

19252

Sentences

Elle sait manier l'aiguille.

She is handy with a needle.

A1

Tu sais manier une arbalète ?

You know how to handle a crossbow?

A1

L'aspirateur est un peu difficile à manier.

The vacuum cleaner is a bit unwieldy.

A2

Il a appris à manier le pinceau avec maestria.

He learned to wield a paintbrush masterfully.

B1