Le minimum
Example: Le minimum requis pour réussir cet examen est de 50%.
Definition
"Le minimum" refers to the smallest quantity or degree required or allowed in a particular situation. It indicates the least amount needed to meet a condition or standard, such as the minimum score necessary to pass an exam or the minimum effort required for a task.
Etymology
The phrase "le minimum" comes from Latin, where 'minimum' means 'smallest' or 'least'. It was adopted into French as a noun phrase combining the definite article "le" with the Latin-derived "minimum." Did you know? The word "minimum" has been used in various languages to describe the lowest point or smallest quantity since medieval times.
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"Le minimum" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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