Saniette (en. Saniette)

/sa.njɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Low-value currency used in transactions.
He gave me a saniette to buy some candy.
Il m'a donné une saniette pour acheter des bonbons.
Low-denomination note, often for games or services.
The saniette was only valid at this café.
La saniette était valable uniquement dans ce café.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'sannietum', meaning small change.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a saniette on oneself
to have a bit of cash
avoir une saniette sur soi
to make saniettes
to conduct transactions in small amounts
faire des saniettes

Related Words

centime
Monetary unit equivalent to one-hundredth of another currency.
centime
sou
Old unit of currency, often referred to as low value.
sou

Slang Meanings

Pocket money or small amount of money.
I only have a saniette to go out tonight.
J'ai juste une saniette pour sortir ce soir.
Side job or small job.
He found a saniette to make ends meet.
Il a trouvé une saniette pour arrondir ses fins de mois.