mineure
In French, mineure is the term for a minor degree.
In a university context, mineure is used to denote a secondary field of study, often paired with majeure (major).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Canadian province of Québec, people often use the term mineure when referring to a minor degree.
Did you know?
- The word mineure is used in French legal contexts to describe a person who has not yet reached the age of majority.
- While 'mineure' describes your academic path, the word 'mineur' is also used by French musicians to describe a piece of music in a minor key.
- While mineure is common in Québec, French universities in Europe traditionally focus on a 'licence' system where students often pursue a 'double licence' rather than a major and minor.
Examples in context
- Mon ami a obtenu une maîtrise en génie civil avec une mineure en architectureMy friend earned a master's degree in civil engineering with a minor in architecture
- J'ai une formation en journalisme avec une spécialisation secondaire en communicationI have a background in journalism with a minor in communication
- Je suis en train de terminer mon baccalauréat en informatique avec une mineure en linguistiqueI am completing my bachelor's degree in computer science with a minor in linguistics
- J'ai choisi une mineure en psychologie.I chose a minor in psychology.
- Sa mineure est en économie.His minor is in economics.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their academic plans at the university.
- ManonNathan, as-tu déjà choisi ta mineure ?Nathan, have you already chosen your minor?
- NathanPas encore, j'hésite entre l'art et le cinéma.Not yet, I'm hesitating between art and cinema.
- ManonMoi, j'ai pris une mineure en économie.Me, I took a minor in economics.
- NathanC'est un choix très intelligent, Manon.That is a very smart choice, Manon.
