Miennes (en. Mine)

/mjɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to the first person singular in feminine form.
These ideas are mine and I defend them.
Ces idées sont miennes et je les défends.
Used to express possession in the feminine plural.
My responsibilities are clear.
Les responsabilités miennes sont claires.

Etymology

From Old French 'mien' and Latin roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the mine
A way to refer to things that belong to oneself.
les miennes
my ideas
Reference to personal opinions.
les idées miennes

Related Words

mien
Singular masculine form of the possessive.
mien
mienne
Singular feminine form of the possessive.
mienne
my
Plural form of the possessive.
mes

Slang Meanings

Familiar expressions to designate personal belongings.
It's my business, and no one should meddle in it.
C'est mes affaires, et personne ne doit s'en mêler.
Used to assert one's preferences confidently.
Don't talk to me about that, those choices are mine.
Ne me parlez pas de ça, ces choix sont miennes.