How is the word manque translated from French to English

English translation
Lack
noun

Absence de quelque chose dont on a besoin.

The absence of something that is needed.

Examples with “manque”

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  • Les plantes sont mortes par manque d'eau. — The plants died from lack of water.

  • Il y a un manque de ressources dans cette région. — There is a lack of resources in this area.

  • Le rapport manque de conclusions claires. — The report lacks clear conclusions.

  • Il y a un sérieux manque de places de stationnement ici. — There is a serious lack of parking here.

  • Avons-nous un manque de temps pour finir ce projet ? — Do we have a lack of time to finish this project?

  • Nous manquons d'outils pour ce travail. — We lack the tools for this job.

  • Comment expliquer ce manque d'intérêt ? — What explains the lack of interest?

  • L'équipe a bien réglé le manque de communication. — The team addressed the lack of communication effectively.

  • Cette pièce manque-t-elle de lumière naturelle ? — Does the room lack natural light?

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