Xix (en. Xix)

/ziks/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Representation of the number 19 in Roman numerals.

The page number was marked in xix.

Le numéro de la page était marqué en xix.

Can be used to refer to a date or event, such as the 19th day of a month.

We meet on the 19th of next month.

Nous nous rencontrons le xix du mois prochain.

Comes from Latin where 'x' represents 10 and 'ix' represents 9.

19th century

Refers to the 19th century.

xix siècle

19th anniversary

Celebration of the anniversary on the 19th day.

xix anniversaire

day 19

The 19th day of a month.

jour xix

ten

Digit representing 10.

dix

nine

Digit representing 9.

neuf

eighteen

Digit representing 18.

dix-huit

Used to refer to something huge or significant.

This concert is really worth it, it's xix!

Ce concert vaut vraiment le détour, c'est du xix!

References to important events that are considered historical.

This victory will be celebrated as the xix of our time.

Cette victoire sera célébrée comme le xix de notre époque.