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manx

/mæŋks/

Traduction: Relatif à l'île de Man, à son peuple ou à sa langue celtique ; se dit aussi de la langue elle-même., Nom désignant la langue gaélique historique de l'île de Man, parfois utilisée à des fins cérémonielles, ou une race de chat sans queue à poil court originaire, selon la tradition, de l'île de Man.

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adjective

C2formalbritish/mæŋks/

Relating to the Isle of Man, its people, or its Celtic language.

  • 🇫🇷Relatif à l'île de Man, à son peuple ou à sa langue celtique ; se dit aussi de la langue elle-même.
  1. Relating to the Isle of Man B2 formal british

    Of or relating to the Isle of Man, its people, or its culture.

    • The Manx government is based in Douglas.
    • She is a proud Manx citizen.
    • Manx folklore includes tales of mythical creatures.

    🇫🇷mannois (relatif à l'île de Man)

  2. Relating to the Manx language B2 formal british

    Of or relating to the Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man.

    • He is studying Manx grammar.
    • The Manx language has a rich literary tradition.
    • Manx is taught in some schools on the island.

    🇫🇷manx (relatif à la langue manx)

  • more manx comparative form
  • most manx superlative form

noun

C1formalbritish/mæŋks/

indénombrable · nom propre

A noun referring to the ancient Gaelic language formerly spoken on the Isle of Man, sometimes used on ceremonial occasions, or a short-haired tailless breed of cat believed to originate on the Isle of Man.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant la langue gaélique historique de l'île de Man, parfois utilisée à des fins cérémonielles, ou une race de chat sans queue à poil court originaire, selon la tradition, de l'île de Man.
  1. Language B2 formal british

    The historical Gaelic language once spoken on the Isle of Man, now revived and used in cultural and ceremonial contexts.

    • A few elders still speak Manx fluently.
    • The government promotes the study of Manx in schools.
    • Manx is used during official ceremonies on the island.

    🇫🇷manx (langue)

  2. Cat breed B1 formal

    A breed of domestic cat originating from the Isle of Man, known for its short tail or taillessness and short coat.

    • The Manx is a friendly and intelligent cat breed.
    • She adopted a beautiful Manx kitten from the shelter.
    • Manx cats are known for their playful and loyal nature.

    🇫🇷Manx (chat)

  • manx plural form
  • manx' possessive plural form
  • manx's possessive singular form