Minutieuse (en. Meticulous)

/mi.ny.tjøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerned with details with great attention.
She always has a meticulous piece of work, ready to be checked.
Elle a toujours un travail minutieux, prêt à être vérifié.
That requires a high degree of precision.
This artistic project requires meticulous work.
Ce projet artistique demande un travail minutieux.
That is carried out with care and rigor.
He examined each document meticulously.
Il a examiné minutieusement chaque document.

Etymology

From Latin 'minutiosus' meaning 'precise', 'detailed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

meticulous work
A task that requires special attention to detail.
travail minutieux
meticulous examination
An in-depth analysis of the elements.
examen minutieux

Related Words

meticulousness
Extreme attention to detail.
minutie
meticulously
In a detailed manner, with care.
minutement
meticulous (adj.)
Related term, often used interchangeably.
minutieux

Slang Meanings

Doing things in detail
He is super meticulous about renovations.
Il est super minutieux sur les rénovations.
Being finicky
She is so meticulous that it seems she is seeking perfection.
Elle est tellement minutieuse qu'on dirait qu'elle cherche la perfection.