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    Huitième (en. Eighth)

    /ɥi.tjɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The eighth element or the eighth part of a whole.
    This slice of cake is the eighth of the pie.
    Cette part de gâteau est le huitième de la tarte.
    One of the eight equals in a set.
    He managed to secure the eighth position in the competition.
    Il a réussi à obtenir la huitième place au concours.

    Etymology

    The word 'eighth' comes from the cardinal number 'eight', followed by the suffix '-th' indicating a rank.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eighth heaven
    A state of great joy or well-being.
    huitième ciel
    eighth art
    Reference to comic strips as an art form.
    huitième art

    Related Words

    eight
    The cardinal number representing 8.
    huit
    round of 16
    A round of the tournament where 16 teams compete against each other.
    huitième de finale

    Slang Meanings

    To be lucky.
    He got a great promotion; it's his eighth chance.
    Il a eu une super promotion, c'est son huitième chance.
    To be in a tricky situation.
    After this last failure, he is in the eighth.
    Après ce dernier échec, il est dans le huitième.