Mines (en. Mines)

/mɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Underground excavation where natural resources are extracted.

Miners work in the mine to extract coal.

Les mineurs travaillent dans la mine pour extraire le charbon.

Place where ores are harvested.

The gold mine of Salsigne was one of the richest in France.

La mine d'or de Salsigne était l'une des plus riches de France.

From the Latin 'mina', which means 'shaft' or 'excavation'.

to make faces

To make grimaces or exaggerate a facial expression.

faire des mines

to look like a mines

To have a tired or ill appearance.

avoir l'air de mines

minor

Person who works in a mine.

mineur

mineral

Natural substance, solid or liquid, coming from the earth.

minéral

mining exploitation

Activity of extracting minerals.

exploitation minière

The mine refers to a face or an expression.

He has a cheerful look after receiving good news.

Il a une mine réjouie après avoir reçu de bonnes nouvelles.

To have a sad look.

She has a sad look since she lost her job.

Elle a une mine triste depuis qu'elle a perdu son emploi.