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.