French dictionary
mincer/mɛ̃s/
verb · B1
verb
Meanings
chop into fine pieces
Usually refers to chopping food into small pieces, commonly used in cooking contexts.
become thin or slim
Refers to a person or animal becoming thinner, often used to describe weight loss or body shape changes.
Examples
Je mince les champignons avant de les faire revenir.
I slice the mushrooms thinly before sauteing them.
Pour la salade, je mince le chou avec un grand couteau.
For the salad, I finely slice the cabbage with a large knife.
Je mince les oignons afin qu'ils cuisent rapidement.
I finely chop the onions so they cook quickly.