minimum
French → English
(quantity) The smallest amount, degree, or level that is possible or required; lower limit
Le salaire minimum légal est insuffisant pour vivre en ville.
(English) The legal minimum wage is insufficient for living in the city.
Cette condition est le minimum de ce que je puis accepter pour ce contrat.
(English) This condition is the minimum that I can accept for this contract.
(law) The lightest punishment or fine that a court can impose for an offense; minimum sentence
Le juge lui a appliqué le minimum de la peine car c'était son premier délit.
(English) The judge gave him the minimum sentence because it was his first offense.
L'avocat espère obtenir le minimum légal pour son client.
(English) The lawyer hopes to get the legal minimum for his client.
Entry ID: fr:en:minimum · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary