French Conversation · Level 68
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French word
minoritaire
Pronunciation
IPA/minoʁitɛʁ/
Meaning
- adjectiveminority
Example
Dans ce pays, le groupe minoritaire a peu d'influence.
In this country, the minority group has little influence.
More examples
Dans la discussion, une opinion minoritaire peut enrichir le débat.
In the discussion, a minority opinion can enrich the debate.
Core concept
A smaller voice within a larger group, with fewer members or less power to shape decisions.
Common phrases
groupe minoritaire
minority group
opinion minoritaire
minority opinion
parti minoritaire
minority party
Similar words
marginal: On the fringes of society or a group, with little central role or influence.
isolé: Lacking close ties and support, with limited access to help or information.
exclu: Prevented from belonging to a group and denied chances to participate or receive fair treatment.
Definition in French
Qui appartient à une minorité, c'est-à-dire qui est en petit nombre ou qui a moins d'influence que le groupe majoritaire.
Word origin
French minoritaire comes from minorité with the adjective suffix -aire, ultimately linked to Latin minoritas and minor, meaning "smaller."
Usage tips
- Minoritaire has the same masculine and feminine form; the plural minoritaires adds -s in writing but not in pronunciation.