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minority in French

minority in French is minoritaire, minorité — minority means a smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.

minority in French

minoritaire
adj
minoritaire
noun
minorité
noun

What does "minority" mean?

  1. noun A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
    "Only a minority of voters supported the proposal."
  2. noun A group of people distinguished by ethnicity, religion, or other traits, who make up a smaller and often disadvantaged part of a larger society.
    "The organization advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities."
  3. adj Relating to, or held by, a smaller group rather than the majority.
    "It was a minority opinion within the committee."
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minority in a sentence

  • Only a minority of voters supported the proposal.
  • The organization advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities.
  • It was a minority opinion within the committee.

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What is "minority" in French?

"minority" in French is minoritaire, minorité. minority means: A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.

How do you use "minority" in a sentence?

Example: "Only a minority of voters supported the proposal." In French, "minority" is minoritaire, minorité.

Are there other ways to say "minority" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "minority": minoritaire, minorité.

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