In France, 'manif' is an abbreviation for 'manifestation,' meaning protest, highlighting the country's rich history of social movements. It's commonly used among youth and even appears in formal contexts, such as traffic signs indicating ongoing demonstrations. While 'manif' can be loosely translated as 'strike,' it signifies broader protests not necessarily linked to strikes. Historical protests, like the 2019 pension demonstrations, showcased public dissent and collective action, emphasizing the French emphasis on expressing grievances through public demonstrations.
A manif is used to show strength by numbers and better translates as a protest or a demo - either a street march or more direct action such as drivers staging rolling roadblocks.
A simple translation of manif is 'strike.' But, while strikes nearly always bring along one or many manifs, going to a manif does not imply being on strike.
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