Vingt-deux (en. Twenty-two)

/vɛ̃.dø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An integer, the one following twenty and preceding twenty-three.
There are twenty-two students in the class.
Il y a vingt-deux élèves dans la classe.
Used to designate a specific quantity.
I need twenty-two apples for the recipe.
J'ai besoin de vingt-deux pommes pour la recette.

Etymology

Formed from 'vingt' (20) and 'deux' (2) in French.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ten o'clock
Hour of 10 PM.
vingt-deux heures
twenty-second
Which comes after twenty-one.
vingt-deuxième
twenty-second anniversary
Celebration of the 22nd anniversary.
vingt-deuxième anniversaire

Related Words

twenty
Integer number of 20.
vingt
two
Integer number of 2.
deux
twenty-three
Integer number of 23.
vingt-trois

Slang Meanings

To have luck (in a game of chance).
He drew twenty-two in the lottery, he’s going to win!
Il a tiré le vingt-deux au loto, il va gagner!