French Conversation · Level 94
58 words
French word
mineur
Pronunciation
IPA/minœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounminor
Example
Le mineur doit être accompagné d'un adulte.
The minor must be accompanied by an adult.
More examples
À l'aéroport, un mineur non accompagné est pris en charge par le personnel.
At the airport, an unaccompanied minor is taken care of by staff.
Core concept
A legally underage person whose legal acts may still require an adult's involvement.
Common phrases
mineur non accompagné
unaccompanied minor
mineur âgé de moins de 18 ans
minor under the age of 18
autorisation parentale pour un mineur
parental authorization for a minor
Similar words
adolescent: A young person going through adolescence.
enfant: A young child.
adulte: A person who has reached adulthood and holds independent rights and responsibilities.
Definition in French
Personne n'ayant pas atteint la majorité civile et soumise à des restrictions juridiques liées à l'âge.
Word origin
The French adjective mineur developed from Latin minor through Old French, and French later used it as a noun for a person below the age of majority.
Usage tips
- In legal and administrative French, un mineur is the standard term for a minor and does not specifically mean a juvenile offender.