Centime

/sɒnˈtiːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A monetary unit in various countries, equal to one hundredth of the basic monetary unit (such as the franc or the euro).

The price of the item was set at 2.50 euros, which is 250 centimes.

A small denomination of currency, especially in relation to its value in comparison to the basic unit.

He found a few centimes under the couch while cleaning.

Used in some historical contexts referring to the former currency divisions in France and other countries.

In the 19th century, a loaf of bread could be bought for just a few centimes.

Derived from French, from the Latin 'centimus,' meaning 'hundredth.'

in cents

Referring to prices expressed in smaller monetary units like centimes.

a few centimes

A small amount of money, usually referring to trivial expenses.

euro

The official currency of the eurozone, consisting of 100 cents.

franc

Former currency of various European countries including France, equal to 100 centimes.

A small amount of money.

I found a few centimes in my pocket.

Something of little value.

That old toy isn't worth more than a couple of centimes.