mini
The English phrase 'mini' translates to French as mini.
In French, mini is used to describe something that is a small version of its kind.
How does it change in a sentence?
When mini- is used as a hyphenated prefix to form a compound noun, it is often joined to the noun with a hyphen.
Did you know?
- The term mini-jupe became a global cultural symbol of the 1960s feminist movement after being popularized by designers like André Courrèges in Paris.
- The word mini follows French gender rules when used as an adjective, meaning it stays mini regardless of whether the noun is masculine or feminine.
- The term mini-bus is used in France, but it specifically refers to a vehicle that is often slightly larger than a standard car, rather than being 'tiny'.
Examples in context
- Je cherche une minijupe blanche !I am looking for a white mini skirt!This sentence is useful for describing a search for a white minijupe.Tatoeba #960042 by sacredceltic, translation #436391 by lukaszpp
- On ne porte pas une mini-jupe rouge à des funérailles.One does not wear a red mini skirt to a funeral.This sentence is useful for illustrating what not to wear to a funeral, specifically regarding a mini-jupe.Tatoeba #805630 by sacredceltic, translation #696945 by darinmex
- Vous vendez des mini-disques ?Do you sell mini disks?This sentence is useful for asking about the sale of mini-disques.Tatoeba #119810 by KENTRIL, translation #69757 by CK
- Ceci est une version miniature de la cathédrale.This is a miniature version of the cathedral
- Elle a un modèle réduit de la voiture.She has a reduced-size model of the car
- J'ai acheté une version miniaturisée de la Tour Eiffel.I bought a miniaturized version of the Eiffel Tower
- Ils ont un laboratoire en version miniature.They have a miniature laboratory.
- Regarde ce chien minuscule, il est tellement mignon !Look at this tiny dog, it's so cute!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are looking at house models.
- NathanRegarde cette mini maison, elle est trop mignonne !Look at this mini house, it is too cute!
- EmmaOui, c'est vraiment minuscule.Yes, it is truly tiny.
- NathanEst-ce que tu veux une mini voiture aussi ?Do you want a mini car too?
- EmmaNon, je préfère garder la maison.No, I prefer to keep the house.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
