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manet

Manet (name) means Édouard Manet, the 19th-century French painter regarded as a key bridge between Realism and Impressionism. Example: “Manet's "Olympia" scandalized the Paris art world in 1865.”

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Édouard Manet, the 19th-century French painter regarded as a key bridge between Realism and Impressionism.

"Manet's "Olympia" scandalized the Paris art world in 1865."

How to use manet

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In plain EnglishBest known today as the surname of the French painter Édouard Manet.

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Etymology

The stage-direction word "manet" ("he/she remains") comes from Latin manere ("to remain"); the painter's surname is a separate, unrelated French family name.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for manet

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Frequently asked questions

What does “manet” mean?

The word “manet” means édouard Manet, the 19th-century French painter regarded as a key bridge between Realism and Impressionism. In plain terms, best known today as the surname of the French painter Édouard Manet.

How do you use “manet” in a sentence?

Here is “manet” used in a sentence: “Manet's "Olympia" scandalized the Paris art world in 1865.”

What part of speech is “manet”?

“Manet” is a name.

Where does the word “manet” come from?

The word “manet” comes from Latin. The stage-direction word "manet" ("he/she remains") comes from Latin manere ("to remain"); the painter's surname is a separate, unrelated French family name.