La minorité
Example: La minorité des élèves préfère les cours du matin.
Definition
"La minorité" refers to the smaller number or part of a group, especially when compared to the majority. In the example, it means the smaller portion of students who prefer morning classes, indicating less than half or a non-dominant segment.
Etymology
The term "la minorité" comes from the Latin word 'minoritas,' derived from 'minor,' meaning 'smaller.' It entered French to describe a smaller part or number within a whole, and has been used in political and social contexts to denote groups that are numerically less dominant.
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"La minorité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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