One (en. One)

[œ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Refers to a single element or unit.
There is one cake left on the table.
Il reste un gâteau sur la table.
Represents the numerical integer one.
He is one year older than me.
Il a un an de plus que moi.
Can denote a unique thing in a given context.
That's the only book I haven't read.
C'est le seul livre que je n'ai pas lu.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'unus' which means 'one' or 'unique'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

one of these days
an unspecified day in the future
un de ces jours
one by one
each in turn
un par un
one and indivisible
which cannot be divided
un et indivisible

Related Words

united
Feminine form of 'one', often used in mathematics or geometry.
unie
unification
Process of making something unified or coherent.
unification

Slang Meanings

Not bad
Today, I scored well, it was a one!
Aujourd'hui, j'ai fait un bon score, c'était un !
It's the best
That evening was a real one!
Cette soirée était un vrai un !