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    Miettes (en. Crumbs)

    /mjɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Small fragments or pieces often left after a meal.
    There are crumbs on the table after dinner.
    Il y a des miettes sur la table après le dîner.
    What remains of something after the majority has been removed.
    The crumbs of the decision are often the hardest to manage.
    Les miettes de la décision sont souvent les plus difficiles à gérer.

    Etymology

    The word 'miette' comes from the Latin 'micta', which means 'piece' or 'fragment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make crumbs
    To reduce something to small pieces.
    faire des miettes
    bits of bread
    The leftover pieces of bread that fall.
    des miettes de pain
    to leave crumbs
    Not taking everything and leaving leftovers.
    laisser des miettes

    Related Words

    crumb
    A small piece or fragment.
    miette
    to crumble
    To divide into small parts.
    mietter

    Slang Meanings

    An insignificant amount.
    He got crumbs from that contract, not much.
    Il a eu des miettes de ce contrat, pas grand-chose.
    Triviality, something unimportant.
    These are just crumbs compared to what we could achieve.
    Ce ne sont que des miettes comparées à ce que nous pourrions réaliser.