Usage Note
Minimal in French follows the pattern of adjectives borrowed from Latin/English and has the feminine form minimale and plural minimaux (masculine) / minimales (feminine). It is common in design, art, and technical contexts to describe a reduced or bare-essentials approach.
Examples
"Le décor de l'appartement est vraiment minimal."
Natural Translation
The apartment's decor is truly minimal.

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