Associations to the word «Manque»

Wiktionary

MANQUE, adjective. (postpositive) unable to fully realise one's ambitions; would-be
MANQUÉ, adjective. (postpositive) Unfulfilled due to the vagary of circumstance, some inherent flaw or an — often uncertain — constitutional lacking of some kind.

Dictionary definition

MANQUE, adjective. Unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition.

Wise words

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