Cinq (en. Five)

/sɛ̃k/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The number that follows four and precedes six.
There are five apples on the table.
Il y a cinq pommes sur la table.
A quantity corresponding to this number.
We have five guests this evening.
Nous avons cinq invités ce soir.

Etymology

Latin origin of the word 'quinque'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

five to seven
A moment of socialization between 5 PM and 7 PM.
cinq à sept
to make the five
Playing a game with five players.
faire le cinq

Related Words

decimal
A numerical system based on ten.
décimal
fifteen
A number that follows fourteen.
quinze

Slang Meanings

Five in sports betting jargon.
He bet a five on the winning team.
Il a misé un cinq sur l'équipe gagnante.
In youth language, to designate an easy situation.
Winning this match is a cinch.
Gagner ce match, c'est du cinq.