Soixante-cinq (en. Sixty-five)
/swa.sɑ̃t.sɛ̃k/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Sixty-five is the number following sixty-four and preceding sixty-six.
There are sixty-five days until summer.
Il y a soixante-cinq jours jusqu'à l'été.
A score or quantity equivalent to 65.
He scored sixty-five points in the game.
Il a marqué soixante-cinq points dans le match.
A set of sixty-five items.
The collection includes sixty-five books.
La collection comprend soixante-cinq livres.
Etymology
The word 'soixante-cinq' comes from the combination of 'soixante' (60) and 'cinq' (5).
Common Phrases and Expressions
To be sixty-five years old
Means being aged 65 years.
Avoir soixante-cinq ans
Sixty-five never
Expresses a promise to never give up.
Soixante-cinq jamais
To score sixty-five
To reach a total of 65 in a given context.
Faire soixante-cinq
Related Words
sixty
The number 60 in French.
soixante
five
The number 5 in French.
cinq
sixty-six
The number following sixty-five.
soixante-six
Slang Meanings
A term used to refer to something numerous, like a large quantity.
There were sixty-five people at the party.
Il y avait soixante-cinq personnes à la fête.
Used to exaggerate a number.
He took sixty-five pictures during his trip.
Il a pris soixante-cinq photos pendant son voyage.