Antoine-Curier has failed to break into the first-team this season despite scoring eight goals for the reserves including the winner in the 1-0 win over Coventry.
Stags manager Keith Curle is looking for a strike partner for Iyseden Christie and believes the Frenchman could fit the bill.
Forest want Antoine-Curier to gain valuable first-team experience and the Second Division club want extra firepower for their relegation battle.
Mansfield have already used seven of their eight loan transfers this season so the Field Mill side want to take a closer look at him before completing their total.