Xiii (en. Xiii)
/ksii/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Representation of the number 13 in Roman numerals.
The number xiii is often used in clocks.
Le nombre xiii est souvent utilisé dans les horloges.
A symbolic number in certain cultures.
The thirteenth floor is often considered unlucky.
Le treizième étage est souvent considéré comme malchanceux.
Etymology
Origin of the Roman numeral system.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thirteen times
An expression to indicate something that occurs thirteen times.
xiii fois
the thirteenth month
An expression to designate extra or unexpected moments.
le treizième mois
Related Words
thirteen
The number 13 in Arabic numerals.
treize
fourteen
The number 14 in Arabic numerals.
quatorze
Slang Meanings
Used to symbolize bad luck.
He said doing that was like playing xiii.
Il a dit que faire cela, c'était comme jouer xiii.
Sometimes used to represent an exclusive group.
They consider themselves the xiii club.
Ils se considèrent comme le club xiii.