Maint (en. Maint)

/mɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A great number of things.
There are many newspapers on the table.
Il y a maint journal sur la table.
An undetermined quantity.
She has many projects for the future.
Elle a maints projets pour l'avenir.

Etymology

From Old French 'maint' derived from Latin 'multum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

many and many
A lot of times, several.
maint et maint

Related Words

now
Currently.
maintenant
to maintain
To keep something in good condition.
maintenir

Slang Meanings

A lot
There are many people here.
Il y a maint' personnes ici.
Loads
I have many problems to solve.
J'ai maint' problèmes à résoudre.