Xxxix (en. Xxxix)

/ɛks ɛks ɛks ɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Numeric representation of the number 39 in the Roman numeral system.
The number of my house is written in Roman numerals, it's xxxix.
Le numéro de ma maison est écrit en chiffres romains, c'est xxxix.
Use of Roman numerals to indicate order or count.
In the list of kings, king xxxix is known for his reforms.
Dans la liste des rois, le roi xxxix est connu pour ses réformes.

Etymology

Derived from Roman notation where 'X' represents 10 and 'IX' 9.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thirty-nine canons
An expression designating numerous rules or principles.
trente-neuf canons
to do the thirty-nine
To have concerns about trivial things.
faire le trente-neuf

Related Words

thirty
Number representing 30.
trente
forty
Number representing 40.
quarante

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to a person aged 39.
He is 39 years old, so we call him xxxix.
Il a 39 ans, donc on l'appelle xxxix.
Humorous reference to the age before turning forty.
At 39, it's the last moment to enjoy being young before reaching xxxix.
À 39 ans, c'est le dernier moment de profiter d'être jeune avant d'atteindre xxxix.