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    Centimes (en. Cents)

    /sɑ̃.tim/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A centime is a unit of account in certain currencies, notably the euro.
    The price of this product is two euros and fifty centimes.
    Le prix de ce produit est de deux euros et cinquante centimes.
    In the past, the centime was also used as a subunit of French currency.
    He found a centime on the ground.
    Il a trouvé un centime par terre.
    The coin representing one centime.
    He put some centimes in his piggy bank.
    Il a mis des centimes dans sa tirelire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'centimus', which means 'one-hundredth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a penny short
    To very nearly.
    centime près
    to not care a penny
    To not care about money or financial details.
    ne faire ni centime
    one cent at a time
    Each time or gradually.
    un à un centime

    Related Words

    currency
    A system of circulating coins and banknotes.
    monnaie
    euros
    The monetary unit used in many European countries.
    euros
    coin
    A physical unit of money.
    pièce

    Slang Meanings

    Small amount of money
    It only costs a centime.
    Ça ne coûte qu'un centime.
    Ironic compliment about low value
    It's not even worth a centime!
    Il ne vaut même pas un centime !