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minibus

minibus

noun mee-nee-BOOS Rare

Usage Note

Minibus refers to a small bus seating roughly 8-20 passengers, widely used for school trips, shuttle services, and group transport. It is invariable in the plural (des minibus). It is a neutral, everyday term with no register restriction.

Examples

"Le minibus scolaire est en retard."

Natural Translation

The school minibus is late.

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