scant in French
scant in French is insuffisant, maigre, rare — scant means barely enough; in short supply.
scant in French
insuffisant
Very little, very few.
maigre
Very little, very few.
rare
Very little, very few.
What does "scant" mean?
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adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
"They survived on scant rations for weeks."
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adjective Just short of the stated amount; a little less than exact.
"The recipe calls for a scant cup of flour."
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scant in a sentence
- They survived on scant rations for weeks.
- The report gave scant attention to the victims.
- The recipe calls for a scant cup of flour.
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What is "scant" in French?
"scant" in French is insuffisant, maigre, rare. scant means: Barely enough; in short supply.
How do you use "scant" in a sentence?
Example: "They survived on scant rations for weeks." In French, "scant" is insuffisant, maigre, rare.
Are there other ways to say "scant" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "scant": insuffisant, maigre, rare.
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