moins — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fewer det Less; a smaller amount of something non-integral commonly expressed as an integer
- least determiner The smallest amount, extent, or degree; the superlative of "little."
- less adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
- minus prep Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.
- of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
- to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- under preposition Below or beneath something, in position.
Senses
moins is used for these senses in English:
- fewer a smaller number.
- least In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others.
- less To a smaller extent or degree.
- less A smaller amount of; not as much. [from 12th c.]
- minus (postpositive) Ranking just below (a designated rating). [from 19th c.]
- minus (mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]
- of Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
- to (time) Preceding (the stated hour).
least — full definition
- determiner The smallest amount, extent, or degree; the superlative of "little."
- adverb To the smallest degree.