This is the 10633rd most frequent French word.
microscopique
Extremely small; microscopic.
Describes the extremely small size of the detail in a physical sense.
Le détail sur cette peinture est microscopique.
The detail on this painting is microscopic.
Metaphorically indicates the very small probability of winning.
Il avait une chance microscopique de gagner la compétition.
He had a microscopic chance of winning the competition.
Literally indicates the very small physical size suitable for microscopic observation.