Soixante-quinze (en. Seventy-five)

/swa.sɑ̃t.kɛ̃z/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A figure that represents the number 75.
I have seventy-five euros in my wallet.
J'ai soixante-quinze euros dans mon portefeuille.
The sum of sixty (60) and fifteen (15).
Seventy-five is an even number.
Soixante-quinze est un nombre pair.

Etymology

Formed by the addition of sixty (60) and fifteen (15).

Common Phrases and Expressions

At seventy-five years old
At the age of 75.
À soixante-quinze ans
Seventy-five percent
75%.
Soixante-quinze pour cent

Related Words

seventy-four
A number that precedes seventy-five, representing 74.
soixante-quatorze
seventy-six
A number that follows seventy-five, representing 76.
soixante-seize

Slang Meanings

The retirement age in certain contexts.
At seventy-five, many consider retiring.
À soixante-quinze, beaucoup envisagent de prendre leur retraite.
A humorous way to say 'very old'.
He acts as if he were seventy-five years old!
Il agit comme s'il avait soixante-quinze ans!