Minute
Minute
Language note: Pronounced 'mee-nute', similar to English but with a silent 'e'.
Culture note: Smoking a cigarette outside a café lasts more 'minutes' in France compared to other locations.
Context: While participating in a timed activity, you ask how much time has passed.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Minute
[mee-noot]
Minute
A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
Chaque minute compte.
Every minute counts.
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