moins
least
The French word for 'least' is 'moins'. It can be used in similar contexts as in English. For example, in comparative sentences to denote something that is lesser in quantity, degree, or importance. Please note that the usage might slightly change depending on the context of the sentence.
Example sentences using: moins
J'ai moins d'argent que toi.
I have less money than you.
In this context, 'moins' is used to compare quantities, indicating that the speaker has a lesser amount of money compared to the other person.
Il est moins cher d'aller en voiture.
It's cheaper to go by car.
'Moins cher' is a comparative expression meaning 'cheaper'. Here, the sentence is comparing the cost of travel by different means.
Moins tu en parles, mieux c'est.
The less you talk about it, the better.
This phrase uses 'moins' to indicate a decrease in quantity and implies that talking less about the subject is better.
Il fait moins de bruit maintenant.
He is making less noise now.
The word 'moins' is used to indicate a decrease in quantity, here referring to the amount of noise being made.
Ils ont moins de chance de gagner.
They have a lower chance of winning.
The phrase uses 'moins' to denote a reduced possibility or lesser likelihood of winning.
Nous avons moins de temps pour compléter le projet.
We have less time to complete the project.
In this sentence, 'moins' is used to indicate the diminishing amount of time left to complete a project.
Moins je mange, plus je maigris.
The less I eat, the more I lose weight.
In this phrase, 'moins' is used in a conditional way where eating less results in losing more weight.
Pourriez-vous parler un peu moins fort?
Could you speak a little less loud?
'Moins fort' translates to 'less loud' and is used here as a polite request to lower the volume of the speaker's voice.
Moins de sucre, s'il vous plaît.
Less sugar, please.
In this basic sentence, 'moins' is used when requesting a smaller amount of sugar.
Il est moins grand que son frère.
He is less tall than his brother.
In this context, 'moins' is used to compare heights, indicating that the person referred to is not as tall as his brother.