mince
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. thin
Une mince couche de poussière recouvrait l'étagère.A thin layer of dust covered the shelf.
a. slim
Les top-modèles sont généralement grands et minces.Supermodels are usually tall and slim.
b. slender
Ma sœur est mince, mais elle a beaucoup de force.My sister is slender, but she's really strong.
c. thin
Arsène est beaucoup plus mince maintenant qu’il ne l’était pendant son enfance.Arsène is much thinner now than he was as a child.
a. meager
Ernest a dépensé beaucoup d'argent pour rénover sa maison, mais il l'a vendue pour un mince profit.Ernest spent a lot of money remodeling his house, but sold it for a meager profit.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to express irritation)
a. darn it
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Mince ! Je me suis assise sur mes lunettes de soleil.Darn it! I sat on my sunglasses.
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