This is the 4549th most frequent French word.
manipuler
To handle or control something skillfully or to influence someone cleverly, often dishonestly.
In this sentence, 'manipuler' is used in the meaning 'to handle' or 'to operate', referring to physical interaction with tools.
Il sait comment manipuler les outils avec précision.
He knows how to handle the tools with precision.
Here, 'manipuler' means 'to manipulate' in the sense of altering or managing data to create an outcome.
Elle a manipulé les chiffres pour présenter un résultat favorable.
She manipulated the figures to present a favorable result.
In this instance, 'manipuler' denotes influencing or controlling opinions, often in an unethical or misleading manner.