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Century
ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ri
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
siècle, centaine, centenaire
Century meanings in French
siècle
Example:
The 21st century began in the year 2001.
Le XXIe siècle a commencé en l'an 2001.
Many inventions were made in the 19th century.
De nombreuses inventions ont été faites au XIXe siècle.
Usage: formalContext: Used in historical, academic, and general discussions about time periods.
Note: In French, the word 'siècle' is often used with ordinal numbers to indicate the century (e.g., le 20e siècle for the 20th century).
centaine
Example:
The book was published over a century ago.
Le livre a été publié il y a plus d'une centaine d'années.
He has been teaching for a century.
Il enseigne depuis une centaine d'années.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe an approximate quantity of one hundred, often in a more colloquial sense.
Note: In this context, 'centaine' can refer to a large number that is not strictly a century but implies a hundred.
centenaire
Example:
The festival celebrates its centenary this year.
Le festival célèbre son centenaire cette année.
He became a centenarian last month.
Il est devenu centenaire le mois dernier.
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts relating to anniversaries or age, particularly referring to something that has lasted for a hundred years.
Note: The term 'centenaire' specifically refers to a person or event that has reached or will reach a hundred years.
Century's synonyms
centennial
Centennial refers to an event that occurs every 100 years or a period of 100 years.
Example: The country celebrated its centennial with grand festivities.
Note: Centennial specifically refers to events or periods that mark 100 years, while century can refer to any period of 100 years.
100 years
This synonym simply refers to a period of 100 years.
Example: The ancient civilization thrived for over 100 years before its decline.
Note: This synonym is a more literal and straightforward way to refer to a century, without any additional connotations or variations.
hundred years
Similar to '100 years,' this synonym denotes a period of 100 years.
Example: The novel is set in a small village over the span of a hundred years.
Note: This synonym is a more colloquial or informal way to refer to a century, often used in everyday language.
Century expressions, common phrases
Turn of the century
Refers to the period of time when one century ends and another begins, typically the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Example: The fashion at the turn of the century was quite different from what we see today.
Note: The phrase 'turn of the century' specifically refers to a specific time period rather than just a hundred-year span.
A century ago
Refers to something that happened a hundred years in the past.
Example: A century ago, life was very different without the technological advancements we have today.
Note: It indicates a specific point in time in the past rather than a general span of time.
In a century
Implies a duration of a hundred years.
Example: In a century, many changes can occur in society and technology.
Note: It denotes a period of time rather than a fixed moment or event.
The turn of the 21st century
Refers to the transition from the 20th to the 21st century, typically around the year 2000.
Example: The turn of the 21st century marked significant advancements in digital technology.
Note: It specifies a particular shift from one century to another, particularly from the 20th to the 21st century.
A century of
Denotes a period of one hundred years focused on a particular theme or aspect.
Example: A century of progress has transformed the way we live today.
Note: It emphasizes the continuous progress or development over a specific duration.
Live to see a century
Means to live for a hundred years.
Example: Not many people live to see a century and celebrate their 100th birthday.
Note: It specifically refers to the lifespan of an individual reaching a hundred years.
A century's worth of
Represents the value or quantity equivalent to a hundred years of something.
Example: Her knowledge and experience in the field are equivalent to a century's worth of research.
Note: It emphasizes the accumulation or volume equivalent to a century rather than the time duration itself.
Century everyday (slang) expressions
C-note
A slang term for a one-hundred dollar bill, referring to the Roman numeral 'C' for 100.
Example: Can you break this C-note for me?
Note: Refers specifically to a $100 bill instead of a specific period of time.
Buck
Slang for a dollar, believed to be derived from early American fur trading where one buckskin was considered equivalent to one dollar.
Example: I'll pay you back the five bucks I owe you.
Note: Refers to a single dollar as opposed to a century.
Grand
Informal term for a thousand dollars, commonly used to refer to large sums of money.
Example: That luxury watch costs three grand!
Note: Specifies an amount of money, not a hundred years.
Century plant
Common name for the Agave Americana, a desert plant that typically lives for many years before blooming once and dying.
Example: I planted a century plant in my garden.
Note: Refers to a specific type of plant, not the duration of a century.
Benjamin
A slang term for a one-hundred dollar bill, referring to Benjamin Franklin's portrait on the bill.
Example: It's got five Benjamins in it, should be enough for the trip.
Note: Specifically refers to a $100 bill, not a hundred-year period.
Century ride
A cycling term that refers to a 100-mile bike ride, often used as a milestone for cyclists.
Example: I completed my first century ride last weekend.
Note: Refers to a specific distance covered in one ride, not a century's length of time.
Cent
Slang for a one-cent coin, which is often used to represent a small amount of money.
Example: I used up all my cents on that vending machine.
Note: Refers to a single cent rather than a hundred years.
Century - Examples
The 21st century is characterized by rapid technological advancements.
Le 21e siècle est caractérisé par des avancées technologiques rapides.
The Roman Empire lasted for several centuries.
L'Empire romain a duré plusieurs siècles.
The captain of the ship was a seasoned sailor with over a century of experience.
Le capitaine du navire était un marin expérimenté avec plus d'un siècle d'expérience.
Century grammar
Century - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: century
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): centuries
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): century
Syllables, Separation and Stress
century Contains 3 syllables: cen • tu • ry
Phonetic transcription: ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)rē
cen tu ry , ˈsen(t) sh(ə )rē (The red syllable is stressed)
Century - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
century: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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