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    Onces (en. Ounces)

    /ɔ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of weight measurement.
    He bought an ounce of chocolate.
    Il a acheté une once de chocolat.
    A number, often used to indicate a small quantity.
    She lost several ounces in the competition.
    Elle a perdu plusieurs onces dans la compétition.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'uncia', meaning one twelfth of something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an ounce of
    a small amount of something.
    une once de
    multiple ounces
    indicates a non-specific amount, usually small.
    plusieurs onces
    an ounce of caution
    a small dose of caution.
    une once de prudence

    Related Words

    grams
    Unit of mass measurement used in the metric system.
    grammes
    kilograms
    Unit of mass equal to one thousand grams.
    kilogrammes
    liters
    Unit of volume measurement in the metric system.
    litres

    Slang Meanings

    Small amount.
    It just takes an ounce of creativity to succeed.
    Il faut juste une once de créativité pour réussir.