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/mɛ̃s/

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Translation

thin, slim

Word origin

A noun and adjective from Old French mince, derived from the verb mincier ('to cut into small pieces'), of Germanic origin. The exclamatory 'Mince !' is a softened oath.

Origin
Germanic
Root
mincier

Grammar

Masc pluralminces

Examples

.

She is tall and slim.

tranches .

Cut the bread into thin slices.

! J' .

Darn! I forgot my keys at home.

.

The wall between the two rooms is very thin.

.

Our chances of winning are very slim.

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This word is part of lesson 28.