Xv (en. Xv)

/ɛkseve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Denotes the number fifteen in Roman numerals.
The match is on the 15th of August.
Le match se joue le xv août.
Can be used to reference a year, such as 2015 (two thousand fifteen).
The events of the year 15 were significant.
Les événements de l'année xv ont été marquants.

Etymology

From the Roman numeral system representing the number 15.

Common Phrases and Expressions

15th century
The fifteenth century.
xv siècle
15 of France
May refer to the XV rugby team of France.
xv de France

Related Words

fifteen
The number 15 in French.
quinze
15th
Way to designate the fifteenth in a series.
XVème

Slang Meanings

Slang to refer to love lives or dating, often in a youthful context.
We are going out tonight; it’s the 15th of the party!
On va sortir ce soir, c'est le xv de la fête !