mini

mini, tiny

adjective MEE-nee Rare

Origin: Latin minimus (smallest)

Usage Note

Mini is an invariable prefix-adjective used informally before or after a noun to indicate something very small or a miniature version: une mini-jupe (a miniskirt), un format mini. It does not agree in gender or number. As a standalone adjective it is colloquial; the more formal equivalent would be minuscule or miniature.

Examples

"Elle portait une jupe mini pour la soirée."

Natural Translation

She wore a mini skirt for the evening.

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