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    Mien (en. Mine)

    /mjɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The appearance or attitude that reflects someone's state of mind or character.
    His sad mien alerted his friends.
    Son mien triste a alerté ses amis.
    A way of being, a manner of behaving.
    She has a very confident mien.
    Elle a un mien très confiant.
    Aspect, expression of a face.
    The mien of that old painter was fascinating.
    Le mien de ce vieux peintre était fascinant.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'mine' comes from Old French 'mien', which itself is derived from Latin 'meus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have mine
    To have a certain appearance or attitude.
    Avoir le mien
    In someone else's mine
    In the manner of or in the style of someone.
    Dans le mien de quelqu'un
    An inviting mine
    A warm and open attitude.
    Un mien accueillant

    Related Words

    mienness
    Quality of what belongs to oneself.
    mienneté
    mines
    That which belongs to oneself.
    miens

    Slang Meanings

    A creative or stylish air.
    He is always in style, he has mine.
    Il est toujours à la mode, il a le mien.
    A behavior that attracts attention.
    His flamboyant mien earned him many friends.
    Son mien flamboyant lui a gagné beaucoup d'amis.