minus

• Utilisé pour décrire une quantité, un nombre ou une condition qui est inférieur à zéro ou en dessous d'un certain niveau.

Used to describe a quantity, number, or condition that is below zero or less than a certain level.

1. Lower than zeroA2formal

   A negative number; indicating a quantity less than zero.

   négatif (inférieur à zéro)

   • The temperature was minus five degrees Celsius.
   • The bank account balance is in minus.
   • The result came out as minus two.

   Synonymesnegative

   Antonymespluspositive

2. Lacking or withoutB1informal

   Used to indicate the absence or removal of something.

   sans, moins (absence de)

   • He came minus an umbrella and got soaked.
   • The report is complete, minus the appendix.
   • She arrived at the party minus her usual confidence.

   Synonymeslackingwithout

   Antonymespluswith

3. DisadvantageousB2informal

   Having a negative quality or disadvantage.

   désavantageux

   • There are pluses and minuses to every decision.
   • The plan has a definite minus in terms of cost.
   • The main minus of the apartment is its small size.

   Synonymesadversedetrimentalharmfulnegativeunfavorable

   Antonymesadvantageousplus

• Défaut, facteur négatif ou symbole (−) indiquant une soustraction ou une quantité négative.

A noun referring to a disadvantage, a negative factor, or a symbol (−) used to indicate subtraction or a negative quantity.

1. Negative quantityB1formal

   A quantity or number that is less than zero, usually indicating a loss or deficit.

   Quantité négative

   • The temperature dropped to minus ten degrees Celsius.
   • Our budget shows a minus of $500 for this month.
   • He recorded the results as pluses and minuses.

   Synonymesdeficitlossnegativeshortfall

   Antonymesplus

2. Disadvantage or drawbackB2informal

   Something that is unfavorable or detracts from overall value.

   Inconvénient, désavantage

   • One of the minuses of the job is the long commute.
   • The pluses outweigh the minuses in this situation.
   • Lack of experience is a definite minus for her application.

   Synonymescatchdefectdemeritdisadvantagedownsidedrawbackflawhandicapliabilitypitfallsnagweakness

   Antonymesadvantageassetbenefitplus

• La préposition 'minus' indique une soustraction ou un retrait au sens mathématique ; elle exprime l'absence, le manque ou l'exclusion ('sans'), désigne une qualité négative ou un défaut, et indique aussi une température en dessous de zéro.

The preposition 'minus' indicates subtraction or removal in a mathematical sense; it expresses absence, lack, or exclusion ('without'), denotes a negative quality or disadvantage, and specifies a temperature below zero.

1. Mathematical subtractionA2formalscientific

   Used to indicate the operation of subtracting one number or quantity from another

   Soustraction

   • Ten minus four equals six
   • The final score was 5 minus 2
   • Calculate the profit minus expenses

2. Absence or lack (without)B1informal

   Informally used to indicate that something is missing, excluded, or not included in a situation

   sans, privé de

   • I'll have coffee minus sugar
   • The project is complete minus the final report
   • She arrived minus her umbrella

3. Temperature below zeroA2formalscientific

   Specifies a temperature that is below the freezing point or zero on a scale

   moins (température négative)

   • The temperature dropped to minus 10 degrees
   • It's minus 5 outside
   • Store at minus 18°C

4. Disadvantage or negative aspectB2informal

   Used to denote a drawback, negative quality, or unfavorable factor in a situation

   Inconvénient ou aspect négatif

   • The plan has many pluses but one major minus
   • The location is a minus for me
   • His attitude is a big minus

5. Exclusion from a group or totalB1formalbusiness

   Indicates that a specific element is removed or not counted within a larger set or sum

   Moins (exclusion)

   • The total cost minus tax is $100
   • Everyone minus John attended the meeting
   • The grade is A minus