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The English Channel, known as La Manche in French, varies in width along its length. At its narrowest point, between Dover in England and Calais in France, it measures approximately 21 miles (34 kilometers) across. The channel widens to about 150 miles (240 kilometers) at its broadest point.
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French name for English chanel?
La Manche (the sleeve)
What is the English name for la manche?
The Italian "la manche" means the heat in English. In French, what is known in the United States as the English Channel is called La Manche.
What do the French call the English channel and what does it mean?
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).
Why is the English Channel called La Manche?
'La Manche' is named after the French term 'manche' meaning "sleeve", due to the (simplified) form of the Channel.
Which piece of water do the french call la manche?
The English channel is called "la Manche" in French language.
How do you say 'Le Manche' in English?
The English call it The English Channel. (it should be LA Manche)
Why di the frane call the english channel la manche?
The French called the English channel la Manche because the name refers to Channel's sleeve.
What is la Manche in English?
The English Channel.
How do you spell channel in french?
La Manche
What is the French name for the English Channel?
The English Channel is called "la Manche" in French. (Perhaps this is because the shape resembles a broomstick or shirt sleeve, two other meanings of the word.)
What is La Manche?
The body of water between England and France is called "The English Channel" by the British, and "La Manche" by the French. See related link below.
How do you say 'English channel' in French?
La Manche
