Example: Il a organisé la réunion de manière à maximiser la participation.
Definition
"De manière à" is a French expression used to indicate purpose or result, meaning 'in such a way as to' or 'so that.' It explains the manner in which an action is done to achieve a specific outcome, as in 'Il a organisé la réunion de manière à maximiser la participation.'
Translations
So as to
De manera que
Om zo...
De manera que
Um ... zu
Etymology
The phrase "De manière à" combines 'de manière,' meaning 'in a manner' or 'way,' with 'à,' a preposition indicating purpose or direction. This construction evolved in French to express intentionality or result, reflecting how an action is carried out to produce a desired effect.
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