mint

• En anglais britannique, se dit familièrement de quelque chose d'excellent, de super ou en parfait état.

Used in British slang to describe something as excellent, cool, or in perfect condition.

1. In perfect conditionB2informal

   In pristine, unused, or like-new condition, often used for collectibles.

   état neuf

   • He sold his mint condition comic book for a high price.
   • The vintage car was still mint after 50 years.
   • She keeps her coin collection in mint state.

   Synonymesbrand-newflawlessimmaculateperfectpristinespotlessunblemishedunspoiledunused

   Antonymesblemisheddamageddefectiveimpairedusedworn

2. Flavor of mintA2informal

   Having the taste or aroma of the mint plant.

   Saveur de menthe

   • I love mint chocolate chip ice cream.
   • This tea has a refreshing mint flavor.
   • The mint sauce goes perfectly with the lamb.

   Synonymesminty

• Nom désignant une plante aromatique du genre Mentha, ou le lieu où l'on fabrique des pièces de monnaie, ou le goût associé à cette plante.

A noun referring to an aromatic plant of the genus Mentha, or a place where coins are manufactured, or a flavor associated with the plant.

1. HerbA2formal

   A plant with aromatic leaves, used as a flavoring in food, drinks, and medicine.

   menthe

   • She added fresh mint to the lemonade.
   • Mint is a common ingredient in herbal teas.
   • The garden is full of peppermint and spearmint.

2. CandyA2informal

   A small, sweet confection, often flavored with mint.

   Bonbon à la menthe

   • He offered me a mint after dinner.
   • These mints are very refreshing.
   • She keeps a tin of mints in her purse.

   Synonymespeppermint

3. Place where coins are madeB1formal

   A factory or institution where coins are produced.

   Hôtel de la Monnaie

   • The Royal Mint produces all British coins.
   • The old mint building is now a museum.
   • New coins are struck at the mint every year.

4. Large amount of moneyB1informal

   A vast sum of money (often used in the phrase 'a mint').

   fortune

   • He made a mint selling his company.
   • That car must have cost a mint.
   • She inherited a mint from her grandfather.

   Synonymesbombbundlefortunepacketpilesmall fortune

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de production de pièces de monnaie ou de jetons, ou la création de quelque chose de nouveau, souvent dans un contexte numérique.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing coins or tokens, or creating something new, often in a digital context.

1. Produce coinsB2formal

   To make coins from metal, typically in a mint.

   Frapper de la monnaie

   • The government minted new silver coins this year.
   • The Royal Mint mints all British coins.
   • They minted a special edition coin for the anniversary.

   Synonymescastcoinissuestampstrike

2. Create or inventB2informal

   To create or produce something new, often a word or phrase.

   créer (un mot)

   • The author minted a new term for the phenomenon.
   • He minted a clever nickname for his friend.
   • The company minted a new slogan for their campaign.

   Synonymescoinconceivecreatedevisefabricateinventmake uporiginate