How to Say ‘Minutes’ in French
Minutes
mee-nyoot
[mee-nyoot]
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced 'mee-nyoot', this word is very similar to English.
🇫🇷 In France: It’s common in France to enjoy a leisurely coffee break. 'Dans quelques minutes' suggests being relaxed about the wait.
Phrase Breakdown
Minutes
[mee-nyoot]
Minutes
Units for measuring time, each equal to 60 seconds.
Nous arriverons dans quelques minutes.
We will arrive in a few minutes.
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