English–French

“thin” in French

French

Alsomaigre

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛ̃s/

Example

Il est mince.

He is thin.

Illustration for mince (thin)

How to say “thin” in French

“Thin” in French is mince.

A slender outline with little bulk, seen in a thin object or a lean human figure.

Full entry for mince: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mince

Après le régime, il est devenu mince.

After the diet, he became thin.

Tips for using mince

  • Mince can also be the separate interjection 'Mince!', so punctuation and context distinguish the adjective from an exclamation.

Other French words for “thin”

Le garçon est maigre.

The boy is thin.

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