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La Manche means "the sleeve" in French. It is called that because it looks similar to a sleeve, Wide in one side (between the cities of Brest, France and Plymouth, UK) and narrow at the opposite side ( between Calais, France and Dover, UK).

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If the question is how do you name the Channel in french ?

the answer is "La Manche"

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The English channel is the body of water separating England and France.

The French call it 'La Manche.'

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The french word for the English channel is 'la Manche'.

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The French call the English channel 'la Manchu, which means 'the sleeve'

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the English channel is called 'la Manche' in French.

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the English channel is called 'la manche' in French.

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The English Channel

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