minimum

• Décrit la quantité, le degré ou la grandeur la plus petite possible ou requise.

Describes the smallest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required.

1. Smallest possibleB1formal

   The least or smallest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required.

   minimum (quantité la plus petite possible)

   • The minimum age for driving is 18 in this country.
   • We need a minimum deposit of $100 to open an account.
   • The minimum temperature tonight will be 5 degrees Celsius.

   Synonymesleastminimal

   Antonymesmaximum

2. Lowest acceptableB1formal

   The lowest level or standard that is acceptable or allowed.

   Minimum acceptable

   • The company sets a minimum wage for all employees.
   • You must meet the minimum requirements to apply for the job.
   • The minimum score to pass the exam is 60%.

   Synonymesleastminimal

   Antonymesmaximum

• Nom désignant la quantité, le degré ou la valeur la plus petite possible ou atteinte.

A noun referring to the smallest or lowest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required.

1. Smallest amount or degreeB1formal

   The least or smallest amount, quantity, or degree possible or required.

   Quantité minimale

   • The minimum for this job is a bachelor's degree.
   • We need a minimum of ten participants to start the workshop.
   • She always does the bare minimum to get by.

   Synonymesbottomleastminimalrock bottom

   Antonymesceilingextremelimitmaxmaximumpeaktoputmost

2. Lowest limitB1formal

   The lowest point or limit that something can reach.

   Limite la plus basse

   • Temperatures will drop to a minimum of -5°C tonight.
   • The stock price reached a minimum of $20 per share.
   • The minimum on the thermometer was recorded at dawn.

   Synonymesbottomfloorleastlower boundnadirrock bottom

   Antonymesmaximum