minimize in French
minimize in French is minimiser, réduire — minimize means to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or size.
minimize in French
minimiser
(transitive) To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.
réduire
(computing, transitive, graphical user interface) To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.
minimiser
(computing, transitive, graphical user interface) To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.
What does "minimize" mean?
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verb To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or size.
"The company took steps to minimize its environmental impact."
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verb To shrink a window on a computer screen down to an icon on the taskbar.
"Just minimize the browser if your boss walks by."
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verb To downplay or treat something as less important than it is.
"He tried to minimize his role in the mistake."
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minimize in a sentence
- The company took steps to minimize its environmental impact.
- Wear a helmet to minimize the risk of head injury.
- Just minimize the browser if your boss walks by.
- He tried to minimize his role in the mistake.
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What is "minimize" in French?
"minimize" in French is minimiser, réduire. minimize means: To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or size.
How do you use "minimize" in a sentence?
Example: "The company took steps to minimize its environmental impact." In French, "minimize" is minimiser, réduire.
Are there other ways to say "minimize" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "minimize": minimiser, réduire.
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