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    Cent (en. Hundred)

    /sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A unit of currency, equivalent to one hundredth of a main currency unit.
    He found a cent on the ground.
    Il a trouvé un cent par terre.
    A number representing one hundred (100).
    The painting costs one hundred euros.
    Le tableau coûte cent euros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'centum', meaning 'cent' or '100'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a centime
    Half a cent.
    un centime
    to be worth one hundred francs
    To be in disagreement or have an opposing view.
    être à cent francs
    first cent
    To start a project or a career.
    premier cent

    Related Words

    centime
    A monetary unit equivalent to one hundredth of a euro.
    centime
    centenary
    Existing for one hundred years or more.
    centenaire
    centuple
    Multiplied by one hundred.
    centuple

    Slang Meanings

    A cent short
    He was just a cent short of reaching his goal.
    Il n'était qu'un cent près d'atteindre son objectif.
    It's not a cent
    I won't pay you a cent for that.
    Je ne te paierai pas un cent pour ça.