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    Cadine (en. Cadine)

    /ka.din/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small thing or a reduced portion.
    He took a cadine of bread.
    Il a pris une cadine de pain.
    A small piece of something.
    I have just a cadine of chocolate.
    J'ai juste une cadine de chocolat.
    A familiar term to refer to something less important.
    Don't worry, it's just a cadine of a problem.
    Ne t'inquiète pas, c'est juste une cadine de problème.

    Etymology

    Of uncertain origin, probably derived from Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a cadine of
    to have a very small quantity of something.
    avoir une cadine de
    a cadine of time
    a limited or very short time.
    une cadine de temps
    to not make a cadine out of it
    to not minimize the importance of something.
    ne pas en faire une cadine

    Related Words

    cadiner
    To make or give a small piece.
    cadiner
    cadin
    A small quantity, usually of food.
    cadin

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe something negligible.
    It's a cadine, it's not worth discussing.
    C'est une cadine, ça ne vaut pas la peine d'en parler.
    Refers to a small pleasure or a small gift.
    He offered me a cadine of treats.
    Il m'a offert une cadine de douceurs.