manie

Manie is a term that occurs in several contexts in French-language usage and in onomastics (the study of proper names). It is not a single concept but rather a word with multiple senses, and it can also function as a proper name or place name in some languages.

As a French noun, manie (feminine) means habit, routine, or technique. It can denote a habitual or fixed way of doing things, sometimes with a slightly pejorative nuance when referring to a troublesome fixation. Common phrases include avoir la manie de… (to have the habit of…) and la manie bureaucratique (the bureaucratic habit). The term is historically linked to the idea of manner or handling, and its etymology is connected to related forms such as manière (manner).

In English, manie is rare and not a standard term. It may appear in discussions of French vocabulary, in translations, or in older or transliterated texts where the modern English equivalents mania or habit would be used. When encountered, it is typically within a linguistic or historical context rather than as a general English concept.

As a proper noun, Manie can be found as a surname or given name in some cultures, and it also appears as a place name in certain regions. Because it is not a widely standardized toponym, the specific references depend on linguistic and regional context. Overall, manie is best understood as a French lexical item describing habitual behavior, with occasional use as a name in onomastic or toponymic settings.