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How is the word mesquin translated from French to English

Qui accorde trop d'importance à de petites choses.

Too concerned with small unimportant things.

adjective
English translation
Petty

Examples with “mesquin”

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  • Leur dispute était mesquine. — Their argument was petty.

  • Ce problème me paraît tout à fait insignifiant. — That issue seems quite petty to me.

  • Ne sois pas si mesquin pour quelques centimes. — Don't be so petty about the change.

  • Peut-on éviter ces disputes insignifiantes aujourd'hui ? — Can we avoid these petty arguments today?

  • Il est connu pour ses remarques mesquines en réunion. — He is known for petty remarks at meetings.

  • Elle s'est fâchée pour un détail insignifiant. — She was upset over such a petty detail.

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FAQ about “mesquin”

How is “mesquin” translated from French?
“mesquin” translates into English as “Petty”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “mesquin” mean?
Meaning of “mesquin”: Qui accorde trop d'importance à de petites choses. In English — “Petty”.
What part of speech is “mesquin”?
“mesquin” is an adjective.
Where can I see examples with “mesquin”?
Example sentences with “mesquin” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “mesquin”?
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