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Anglais - Tchèque

Century

ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ri
Extrêmement Commun
400 - 500
400 - 500
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000. Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

století, století (období 100 let), století (metaforicky, časová dimenze)

Significations de Century en tchèque

století

Exemple:
The 21st century is marked by technological advancements.
21. století je charakterizováno technologickým pokrokem.
The 20th century saw many significant historical events.
Ve 20. století se odehrálo mnoho významných historických událostí.
Utilisation: formalContexte: History, literature, discussions about time periods
Note: Used to denote a period of 100 years, often in a historical context. In Czech, centuries are numbered in ordinal form (e.g., 21st century is '21. století').

století (období 100 let)

Exemple:
The century began in the year 2000.
Století začalo v roce 2000.
Many changes have occurred in the last century.
V posledním století došlo k mnoha změnám.
Utilisation: formalContexte: General discussion about time and history
Note: Refers to a specific timeframe of 100 years. The term can also be used in discussions about future events or predictions.

století (metaforicky, časová dimenze)

Exemple:
He felt as if he hadn't seen her in a century.
Měl pocit, že ji neviděl celé století.
Waiting for the bus felt like a century.
Čekání na autobus vypadalo jako století.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Casual conversations, expressing long durations of time
Note: In this context, 'century' is used figuratively to express a long time rather than the literal 100 years.

Les synonymes de Century

centennial

Centennial refers to an event that occurs every 100 years or a period of 100 years.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Century

Turn of the century

Refers to the period of time when one century ends and another begins, typically the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Century

C-note

A slang term for a one-hundred dollar bill, referring to the Roman numeral 'C' for 100.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: I used up all my cents on that vending machine.
Note: Refers to a single cent rather than a hundred years.

Century - Exemples

The 21st century is characterized by rapid technological advancements.
21. století je charakterizováno rychlým technologickým pokrokem.
The Roman Empire lasted for several centuries.
Římská říše trvala několik století.
The captain of the ship was a seasoned sailor with over a century of experience.
Kapitán lodi byl zkušený námořník s více než stoletou praxí.

Grammaire de Century

Century - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemme: century
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): centuries
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): century
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
century contient 3 syllabes: cen • tu • ry
Transcription phonétique: ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)rē
cen tu ry , ˈsen(t) sh(ə )rē (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Century - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
century: 400 - 500 (Extrêmement Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
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