minim

US /ˈmɪn.ɪm/
UK /ˈmɪn.ɪm/
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1.

blanche

a musical note lasting half a semibreve or two crotchets, represented by a white oval with a stem

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The melody features several minims, giving it a flowing rhythm.
La mélodie comporte plusieurs blanches, ce qui lui donne un rythme fluide.
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Each minim in the score represents two beats.
Chaque blanche dans la partition représente deux temps.
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half note
2.

minim, goutte

a unit of liquid measure, equal to 1/60 of a fluid dram or about one drop

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The pharmacist carefully measured out a few minims of the potent liquid.
Le pharmacien a soigneusement mesuré quelques minims du liquide puissant.
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For precise dosing, the medicine is dispensed in minims.
Pour un dosage précis, le médicament est administré en minims.
3.

minimum, trace

a very small amount; a trace

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There was only a minim of hope left.
Il ne restait qu'un minimum d'espoir.
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He showed not a minim of remorse for his actions.
Il n'a pas montré le moindre minimum de remords pour ses actions.
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traceiotaouncebitdrop
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