la guise

as, by way of, way, manner

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noun · feminine Rare #43,241
as, by way of Commonly used in the phrase « en guise de » (“as” or “by way of”).
FR: Elle a apporté des fleurs en guise de remerciement.
EN: She brought flowers as a thank-you.
way, manner Commonly used in the phrase « à sa guise » (“as one pleases”).
FR: Tu peux choisir à ta guise.
EN: You can choose as you please.

Mme Junge, je veux vous offrir ce manteau en guise d'adieu.

Mrs. Junge, I’d like to give you this coat as a farewell gift.

— La Chute (2004)

Laissez-moi dire quelques mots en guise d'excuse.

Let me say a few words by way of apology.

Tu es libre de faire à ta guise.

You are free to do as you please.

— Day Watch (2006)

J'ai un lapin, en guise d'animal de compagnie.

I have a rabbit as a pet.

Je ferai à ma guise.

I'll do as I please.

À ta guise.

As you wish.

— Malcolm X (1992)

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