No. 7,136 in French
miss
The French word "miss" is a borrowed term from English and typically means "to fail to catch, reach, or make contact with something."
In a sentence
Je pense que je vais rater le train.
I think I am going to miss the train.
Here, 'miss' translates to 'rater', indicating the failure to catch or meet an expected event or object.
Elle me manque beaucoup.
I miss her a lot.
In this context, 'miss' is translated as 'manquer', showcasing emotional longing for someone absent.
Prends ton manteau pour ne pas manquer la pluie.
Take your coat to avoid missing the rain.
Here, 'miss' translates to 'manquer', implying not experiencing or being present during the rain.
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