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