Xii (en. Xii)
/ksii/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A Roman numeral representing the numerical value twelve.
On the clock, 'xii' indicates noon.
Dans l'horloge, 'xii' indique midi.
A symbol used in historical or artistic contexts.
The XII apostles are important figures in Christianity.
Les XII apôtres sont des figures importantes dans le christianisme.
A common representation in texts or ceremonies.
The event will take place on the XIIth day of the month.
L'événement aura lieu le XIIe jour du mois.
Etymology
From Latin 'duodecim', which means twelve.
Common Phrases and Expressions
XII o'clock
Indicates the time at noon or midnight.
XII heures
XII months
Refers to the duration of a year.
XII mois
XII apostles
Reference to the twelve disciples of Jesus.
XII apôtres
Related Words
twelve
The cardinal number that follows eleven.
douze
number
A general term for indicating a sign or a quantity.
numéro
Slang Meanings
Used in games to denote a lucky number.
I bet on XII, it's my lucky number!
Je parie sur XII, c'est mon chiffre porte-bonheur!
Can denote something luxurious or special.
This party is really XII, everything is beautiful!
Cette fête est vraiment XII, tout est magnifique !