Also means
lever
Usage Note
Manette originally referred to any small hand lever used to control machinery. Today it is the standard French word for a video-game controller or gamepad (manette de jeu). It also covers throttle levers and gear shifters in mechanical contexts.
Examples
"Il tient la manette de jeu dans les mains."
Natural Translation
He holds the game controller in his hands.
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