manier

handle

m a . n j e
verb Rare #37,947
handle Often used with concrete objects (tools, a weapon, equipment) and also figuratively with ideas or a situation.
FR: Il sait manier un marteau.
EN: He knows how to handle a hammer.
Conjugation of manier
manier
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First manie
Third manie
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First manie
Third manie
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second manie

Je ressens rarement le besoin de manier mon sabre à pleine puissance.

I rarely feel the need to wield my sword at full power.

— Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba - Le film : La Forteresse infinie (2025)

Will m'a appris à manier l'épée.

Will taught me how to use a sword.

Durant ce temps, j'ai appris à manier l'épée, à me battre.

During that time, I learned how to wield a sword and fight.

— Princess Bride (1987)

Nous avons appris à manier l'arme.

We learned how to handle the weapon.

— Rise Roar Revolt (RRR) (2022)

Elle sait manier l'aiguille.

She knows how to handle a needle.

J'arrive à peine à manier mon sabre!

I can barely wield my sword!

— Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba - Le film : Le train de l'Infini (2020)

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