mince
/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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