No. 3,029 in French
manquer
"Manquer" means "to miss" in English.
In a sentence
Je manque l'autobus tous les matins.
I miss the bus every morning.
The verb "manquer" is used here to mean "to miss" an opportunity or event.
Tu me manques beaucoup.
I miss you a lot.
Here, "manquer" expresses the feeling of missing someone, often used in personal or emotional contexts.
Il ne manque jamais à ses responsabilités.
He never fails in his responsibilities.
"Manquer" is utilized here in the sense of neglecting or failing to perform a duty or responsibility.
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