V (en. V)

/ve/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
V is the twenty-second letter of the alphabet.
The word 'car' starts with the letter v.
Le mot 'voiture' commence par la lettre v.
Chemical symbol for vanadium.
Vanadium is represented by the letter v in the periodic table.
Le vanadium est représenté par la lettre v dans le tableau périodique.
Used to symbolize a vector in mathematics and physics.
In the equation, v represents speed.
Dans l'équation, v représente la vitesse.

Etymology

Latin origin, derived from 'V' of the Phoenician and Greek alphabets.

Common Phrases and Expressions

v upside down
used to refer to something turned over or reversed.
v à l'envers
make a v
means to make a gesture of victory or a peace sign.
faire un v
v as in victory
used to clarify the letter in a phone communication.
v comme dans victoire

Related Words

vanadium
Chemical element with the symbol V.
vanadium
speed
Quickness of a movement.
vitesse
vector
Entity that has both magnitude and direction.
vecteur

Slang Meanings

Used in youth slang to denote a victory.
Today, we had a v in the match!
Aujourd'hui, on a eu un v dans le match !
Reference to rap culture, often used for victory or success.
After releasing my album, it’s a real v!
Après avoir sorti mon album, c'est un vrai v !