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Minutes

Language note: Pronounced 'mee-nyoot', this word is very similar to English.

Culture note: It’s common in France to enjoy a leisurely coffee break. 'Dans quelques minutes' suggests being relaxed about the wait.

Context: You are informed how long until your coffee is ready.

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Minutes

[mee-nyoot]

Minutes

Units for measuring time, each equal to 60 seconds.

Nous arriverons dans quelques minutes.

We will arrive in a few minutes.

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