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    Onzième (en. Eleventh)

    /ɔ̃z.jɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of measure in a sequence, representing position 11.
    He finished eleventh in the race.
    Il a terminé onzième dans la course.
    Half a dozen, a fraction of twelve equivalent to 1/11.
    He has one eleventh of his cake left.
    Il lui reste un onzième de son gâteau.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'undecimus', meaning 'eleventh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the eleventh heaven
    A state of great joy or happiness.
    le onzième ciel
    it’s his eleventh sense
    Refers to a very intuitive person.
    c'est son onzième sens

    Related Words

    first
    First in sequential order.
    premier
    second
    Position that follows the first.
    deuxième
    tenth
    Position that precedes the eleventh.
    dixième

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a missed place or event.
    It was the eleventh floor, but not the right one!
    C'était le onzième étage, mais pas le bon !
    Used to describe a confusing situation.
    It was as if we were in the eleventh basement.
    C'était comme si on était au onzième sous-sol.