mineur /minˈœʁ/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "minor".

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Source term
minor
Translation
mineur
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "mineur". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form mineur
Likely article le
Likely gender masculine
Regular/likely plural mineurs
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le mineur
Examples
C'est le mineur.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Il n'y avait que quelques petits problèmes dans la première version du projet.

English: There were only a few minor problems with the project's first draft.

B2 · statesAndConditions

Elle a eu une petite blessure pendant le match de football, mais s'est vite rétablie.

English: She suffered a minor injury during the football match but quickly recovered.

B2 · statesAndConditions

Le film comporte plusieurs personnages secondaires qui ajoutent de l'humour à l'histoire principale.

English: The film has several minor characters who add humour to the main story.

B2 · statesAndConditions

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