Troisième (en. Third)
/tʁwazjɛm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Positioned after the second.
He finished in third place.
Il a fini à la troisième place.
Relating to the number three.
The third chapter of the book is captivating.
Le troisième chapitre du livre est captivant.
Education or class corresponding to the third year of secondary studies in France.
The third-year students are preparing for their diploma.
Les élèves de troisième préparent leur brevet.
Etymology
From Latin 'tertius', which means 'the third'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
third age
Period of life after retirement.
troisième âge
third world war
Hypothetical global military conflict that would follow the previous two.
troisième guerre mondiale
third eye
A spiritual concept related to intuitive perception.
troisième oeil
Related Words
first
Designates the first element in a series.
premier
second
Designates the second element in a series.
deuxième
fourth
Designates the fourth element in a series.
quatrième
Slang Meanings
A little behind others.
He always arrives third, never on time.
Il arrive toujours en troisième, jamais à l'heure.
Refers to something that is not in style.
This style is really third-rate; we need to innovate.
Ce style est vraiment troisième, il faut innover.