Mineurs (en. Minors)
/mi.nœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who has not reached the legal age of majority.
Minors cannot vote.
Les mineurs ne peuvent pas voter.
A worker in a mine.
Minors often work in difficult conditions.
Les mineurs travaillent souvent dans des conditions difficiles.
Etymology
From Latin 'minor', meaning smaller or less.
Common Phrases and Expressions
minors under 16 years old
Children who have not reached 16 years old.
mineurs de moins de 16 ans
protection of minors
Legal measures to protect youth.
protection des mineurs
law on minors
Regulation regarding the rights and protections of minors.
loi sur les mineurs
Related Words
majors
People who have reached the age of majority.
majeurs
adolescence
Period of development between childhood and adulthood.
adolescence
Slang Meanings
Kids
The kids are playing in the street.
Les mômes jouent dans la rue.
Kid
This kid is really mischievous.
Ce gamin est vraiment espiègle.