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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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