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minnow

/ˈmɪnəʊ/

/ˈmɪnoʊ/

Translations

minnownoun

minnows

/ˈmɪnəʊ/

/ˈmɪnoʊ/

vairon

Schools of minnows flashed silver in the shallow stream.

Des bancs de vairons luisaient d’argent dans le ruisseau peu profond.

petit acteurAu sens figuré, pour une entité de faible taille ou influence.

Despite being a minnow in the industry, the startup managed to secure a major contract.

Bien qu’il soit un petit acteur du secteur, la start-up a réussi à obtenir un contrat important.

Synonyms

baitfish

piscine

small fish

minnowadjective

/ˈmɪnəʊ/

/ˈmɪnoʊ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote small size or relative insignificance, e.g., "minnow team".

petitEmploi attributif; souvent au sens de faible importance ou de faible niveau.

They were drawn against a minnow team in the early rounds of the cup.

Ils ont été opposés à une petite équipe lors des premiers tours de la coupe.

Additional translations

modesteSelon le contexte, pour insister sur le caractère peu important.

Synonyms

Definitions

minnownoun

Any of various small freshwater fish, especially those of the family Cyprinidae; commonly used as bait.

Schools of minnows flashed silver in the shallow stream.

A person or organization of relatively small size or influence.

Despite being a minnow in the industry, the startup managed to secure a major contract.

minnowadjective

Attributive: Relatively small or insignificant in size, power, or importance.

They were drawn against a minnow team in the early rounds of the cup.