Manche

¹ American  

[mahnsh] / mɑ̃ʃ /

noun

1. a department in NW France. 2,476 sq. mi. (6,413 sq. km). Saint-Lô.

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manche ² American  

[mahnch] / mɑntʃ /

Or maunche,

noun

Heraldry.

1. a conventional representation of a sleeve with a flaring end, used as a charge.

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Manche British  

/ mɑ̃ʃ /

noun

1. a department of NW France, in Basse-Normandie region. Capital: St-Lô. Pop: 484 967 (2003 est). Area: 6412 sq km (2501 sq miles)

2. the French name for the English Channel

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Etymology

Origin of manche

1200–50; Middle English < Middle French < Latin manicae (plural) long sleeves, gloves, handcuffs, derivative of manus hand

Example Sentences

France was also bracing for Goretti, which will bring gusts of up to 160 kilometres per hour in the northern Manche department.

From Barron's

"Take shelter and do not use your vehicle," the Manche prefecture warned on X, urging residents to prepare emergency lighting and a drinking water supply.

From Barron's

The Manche prefecture did not respond to calls for comments.

From Reuters

Forte émotion devant le drame des nombreux morts dû au chavirage d’un bateau de migrants dans la Manche.

From The Guardian

Le naufrage survenu dans la Manche est une tragédie.

From The Guardian