Dix-neuvième (en. Nineteenth)
/dis.nø.vjɛm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who represents the number 19 in an order.
He finished in nineteenth place in the ranking.
Il a terminé au dix-neuvième rang du classement.
Related to the nineteenth number in a series.
The nineteenth century saw many upheavals.
Le dix-neuvième siècle a vu de nombreux bouleversements.
Corresponding to the article 'nineteenth'.
We studied the music of the nineteenth century.
Nous avons étudié la musique du dix-neuvième siècle.
Etymology
Nineteenth is formed from 'ten' and 'ninth', referring to the number 19.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nineteenth century
Historical period from 1801 to 1900.
dix-neuvième siècle
nineteenth anniversary
Celebration of the 19th year of an event or a birth.
dix-neuvième anniversaire
Related Words
ten
The number 10.
dix
nine
The number 9.
neuf
twentieth
Said of the 20th position in a series.
vingtième
Slang Meanings
To be 19 years old.
She finally reached nineteen.
Elle a finalement atteint le dix-neuvième.