mince

This is the 10641st most frequent French word.


mince

Slim; thin.


Here, 'mince' is used as an interjection to express surprise or mild frustration.

Mince, j'ai oublié mes clés à la maison.

Oh no, I forgot my keys at home.


In this context, 'mince' acts as an adjective describing someone's physical build—meaning slender or thin.

Elle a une silhouette mince et élancée.

She has a slender and elongated figure.


Here, 'mince' is used as an adjective meaning 'flimsy' or 'weak' when describing the strength or validity of something.

Cette excuse est un peu mince, ne trouves-tu pas ?

That excuse is a bit flimsy, don't you think?