Septième (en. Seventh)

/sɛp.tjɛm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is in the seventh position in a series.
He finished in seventh place in the race.
Il a terminé à la septième place de la course.
One of seven elements or members of a group.
We sang the seventh song of the album.
Nous avons chanté la septième chanson de l'album.
Relating to one-seventh of a unit.
He divided the cake into seven equal parts, and he took one seventh.
Il a partagé le gâteau en sept parts égales, et il a pris un septième.

Etymology

From Latin 'septimus', meaning 'seventh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the seventh heaven
A state of intense happiness.
le septième ciel
in seventh position
Refers to the position of a person or object in a ranking.
en septième position
seventh art
Refers to cinema.
septième art

Related Words

one
Cardinal number that precedes two.
un
two
Cardinal number that follows one.
deux
three
Cardinal number that follows two.
trois

Slang Meanings

Seventh heaven
When she received the news, she was on cloud nine.
Quand elle a reçu la nouvelle, elle était au septième ciel.
Seven
I’m going out with my friends + 7, it’s a party!
Je vais sortir avec mes potes + 7, c'est la fête!