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    Cinquantaine (en. Fifties)

    [sɛ̃.kɑ̃.tɛn]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quantity of about fifty.
    He harvested about fifty apples.
    Il a récolté une cinquantaine de pommes.
    Age of fifty years.
    She celebrated her fiftieth with friends.
    Elle a célébré sa cinquantaine avec des amis.

    Etymology

    The word 'cinquantaine' is derived from the number 'cinquante', which comes from the Latin 'quinquaginta'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    about fifty years
    About fifty years.
    une cinquantaine d'années
    to be around fifty years old
    To be about fifty years old.
    avoir une cinquantaine d'années

    Related Words

    fifty
    The number 50.
    cinquante
    fiftieth
    Related to a period of fifty years.
    cinquantenaire

    Slang Meanings

    Fifty years, often in the context of celebrations.
    When you hit fifty, it's time to celebrate!
    Quand tu atteins la cinquantaine, c'est le moment de fêter !
    A group of fifty people.
    There were about fifty people at the party.
    Ils étaient une cinquantaine à la fête.