Nombre (en. Number)

/nɔ̃.bʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A mathematical entity that expresses a quantity.
The number five is odd.
Le nombre cinq est impair.
A symbolic representation of a quantity.
There are different types of numbers: integers, decimals.
Il existe différents types de nombres : entiers, décimaux.
The rank of an object in a series.
It is the number three in the list.
C'est le nombre trois dans la liste.

Etymology

From Latin 'numerus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an even number
a number divisible by two.
un nombre pair
an odd number
a number not divisible by two.
un nombre impair
large number
a large quantity.
grand nombre

Related Words

number
A digit that identifies a specific item in a series.
numéro
digit
A symbol that represents a number.
chiffre
quantity
The amount or measure of an item.
quantité

Slang Meanings

a large number
There is a large number of people at the concert.
Il y a un grand nombre de personnes au concert.
full of numbers
She collects lots of numbers for her games.
Elle collectionne plein de nombres pour ses jeux.