Sept (en. Seven)
/sɛpt/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The number that represents the quantity of seven units.
There are seven days in a week.
Il y a sept jours dans une semaine.
Seven, as in the expression of the seven wonders of the world.
The seven wonders attract many tourists.
Les sept merveilles attirent beaucoup de touristes.
Etymology
From Latin 'septem'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
seven days
A period of seven days.
sept jours
seven deadly sins
Concept in Christian theology referring to vices.
sept péchés capitaux
Related Words
eight
The number following seven.
huit
six
The number preceding seven.
six
Slang Meanings
expresses a period of one week
See you in a week, that is, seven days.
On se voit dans une semaine, c'est-à-dire sept jours.