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    Demi-mille (en. Half a mile)

    /dəmi mil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A unit of distance measurement equivalent to five hundred meters.
    He ran a demi-mile during the competition.
    Il a couru un demi-mille lors de la compétition.
    A part of a mile, primarily used in racing or long-distance running.
    His performance in the demi-mile was impressive.
    Sa performance sur le demi-mille a été impressionnante.

    Etymology

    Derived from the French 'demi', meaning half, and 'mille', meaning thousand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    run a demi-mile
    Participate in a 500-meter race.
    courir un demi-mille
    succeed in a demi-mile
    Successfully complete a demi-mile race.
    réussir un demi-mille

    Related Words

    mile
    A unit of distance measurement equivalent to 1000 meters.
    mille
    kilometer
    A unit of measurement of 1000 meters.
    kilomètre

    Slang Meanings

    Expressed when a distance is covered quickly.
    He did a demi-mile in no time.
    Il a fait un demi-mille en un rien de temps.