Entiers (en. Integers)

/ɑ̃.tje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A whole number is a number that does not have a decimal point.
Five is a whole number.
Cinq est un nombre entier.
adjective
That which is not divided, which is complete.
He ate a whole cake.
Il a mangé un gâteau entier.
Refers to numbers without a decimal part.
Whole numbers start at zero.
Les nombres entiers commencent à zéro.

Etymology

From Latin 'integer', meaning 'whole, intact'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

all whole
As a whole, without exception.
tous entiers
whole number
A number without a fraction.
nombre entier
entire paperweight
A complete object used to hold papers.
presse-papier entier

Related Words

partial
That which is not whole, incomplete.
partiel
integral
That which is whole, complete.
intégral
decomposed
That which has been divided or dissociated.
décomposé

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who has devoured everything.
He devoured the dish, he's a whole one!
Il a dévoré le plat, c'est un entier !
Expresses a complete or crazy character.
This guy is really whole, he never stops!
Ce gars est vraiment entier, il ne s'arrête jamais !