Triple (en. Triple)

/tʁip.l/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of three elements or units.
The triple score was applied to the game.
Le triple score a été appliqué au jeu.
adjective
Which has three elements.
This pie has a triple layer of fruit.
Cette tarte a une couche triple de fruits.
Quantity equivalent to three times something.
He asked for triple the usual portion.
Il a demandé un triple de la portion habituelle.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'triplus', which means 'three times'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

triple jump
Athletics event consisting of three consecutive jumps.
triple saut
triple alliance
Agreement between three parties.
triple alliance
triple A
Rating that indicates excellent quality or credit.
triple A

Related Words

tripling
Action of tripling something.
triplement
triplet
Which is made up of three parts.
triplé
triad
Group of three elements.
triade

Slang Meanings

Expresses that something is very frequent or intense.
This guy is triple in every way.
Ce mec est triple sous tous les angles.
Indicates something very good or awesome.
This party was triple!
Cette soirée était triple !