This is the 10647th most frequent French word.
minières
"Minières" refers to "mines" or "mining operations" in English.
Here, 'minières' acts as an adjective describing 'companies,' indicating their involvement in mining activities.
Les sociétés minières explorent de nouvelles régions.
The mining companies are exploring new regions.
In this sentence, 'minières' functions as an adjective, modifying 'resources' to specify their relation to mining.
Les ressources minières sont essentielles pour l'économie.
Mining resources are essential for the economy.
'Minières' describes 'industries,' showing their focus or specialization in the mining sector.