Meaning & Definition of word "Centime"

Centime

/sɒnˈtiːm/

1. A monetary unit in various countries, equal to one hundredth of the basic monetary unit (such as the franc or the euro).
- Example: The price of the item was set at 2.50 euros, which is 250 centimes.
2. A small denomination of currency, especially in relation to its value in comparison to the basic unit.
- Example: He found a few centimes under the couch while cleaning.
3. Used in some historical contexts referring to the former currency divisions in France and other countries.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: A small amount of money.

● Example Sentence: I found a few centimes in my pocket.

Meaning: Something of little value.

● Example Sentence: That old toy isn't worth more than a couple of centimes.