This is the 202nd most frequent French word.
manière
"Manière" means "manner" or "way" in English.
Here, 'manière' is used to describe a style or method of doing something.
Elle a une manière élégante de résoudre les problèmes.
She has an elegant way of solving problems.
Here, 'manière' refers to a possible method or approach to achieving something.
Pensez-vous qu'il existe une meilleure manière de faire cela?
Do you think there is a better way to do this?
In this sentence, 'de manière' forms an adverbial phrase indicating the manner in which he works.