bare bones

• Se dit de la version la plus basique, essentielle ou minimale de quelque chose, sans aucun ajout ni superflu.

Refers to the most basic, essential, or minimal version of something, without any extras or frills.

1. Basic or minimal versionB2informal

   The most basic or essential parts of something, without any extras or details.

   Essentiel minimal

   • The report was just the bare bones of the project.
   • They gave us the bare bones of the plan, without any specifics.
   • The apartment was furnished with only the bare bones: a bed and a table.