What does manipuler in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word manipuler in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use manipuler in French.

The word manipuler in French means handle, manipulate, use, manipulate, manipulate, manipulate. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word manipuler

handle, manipulate

verbe transitif (manier avec soin) (object)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ces techniciens sont habitués à manipuler des matières dangereuses.
These technicians are used to handling dangerous materials.

use

verbe transitif (utiliser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cet orateur sait très bien manipuler les mots.
This orator knows how to use words very well.

manipulate

verbe transitif (trafiquer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nous avons appris que les chiffres avaient été manipulés.
We found out the figures were manipulated.

manipulate

verbe transitif (se servir de [qqn] malhonnêtement) (person)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mais pourquoi tu fais absolument tout ce que ton copain te demande ; tu ne vois pas qu'il te manipule ?
Why on earth do you do everything your boyfriend asks? Can't you see he's manipulating you?

manipulate

verbe transitif (masser) (joints, muscles)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le kiné manipulait les vertèbres douloureuses de Robert. Tu devrais voir mon osthéo : il me manipule comme personne, je vais beaucoup mieux après.
You should see my osteopath; he massages me like no one else. I feel much better afterwards.

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