Numéros (en. Numbers)
/ny.me.ʁo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A symbol representing a value in a numbering system.
The lottery numbers are drawn every week.
Les numéros de la loterie sont tirés au sort chaque semaine.
A series of digits or clues, often associated with accounts or identifiers.
Her phone number is listed in the address book.
Son numéro de téléphone est inscrit dans le carnet d'adresses.
A ranking or label indicating a position in a sequence.
To access the conference room, please use number 12.
Pour accéder à la salle de conférence, veuillez utiliser le numéro 12.
Etymology
From Latin 'numerus', meaning 'number'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a number
To be in good shape or to have luck.
avoir du numéro
identification number
A digit or letter that identifies a person or object.
numéro d'identification
to be in the loop
To be aware of something or to be trendy.
être dans le coup
Related Words
to number
Action of assigning a number to something.
numéroter
numeral
Sign or symbol that represents a number.
numéral
numeric
Relating to numbers or numbering.
numeric
Slang Meanings
Number used to refer to a good-looking person, something attractive.
That car is a real number!
Cette voiture, c’est un vrai numéro !
In the context of parties or outings, a number can also refer to an attractive partner.
I met an interesting person last night.
J'ai rencontré un numéro intéressant hier soir.