Neuvième (en. Ninth)

/nøvjɛm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is number nine in an order or series.
He was elected in ninth place.
Il a été élu au neuvième rang.
Related to what is new, particularly in the context of numerology.
The ninth month of the year is September.
Le neuvième mois de l'année est septembre.
Marking a progression in a sequence or process.
We finished the ninth chapter.
Nous avons terminé le neuvième chapitre.

Etymology

From Latin 'nona' meaning nine.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ninth heaven
A state of great joy or happiness.
neuvième ciel
in ninth position
Referring to a position in a ranking.
en neuvième position

Related Words

nine
Representing the number 9.
neuf
eighth
Which is number 8.
huitième

Slang Meanings

Feeling at the top in the hierarchy.
After this promotion, I feel on top.
Après cette promotion, je me sens au neuvième.