Centime: meaning, definitions and examples

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centime

 

[ หˆsรฆn.tiหm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency unit

A centime is a fractional monetary unit used in various countries, particularly those that apply the decimal system. It is equal to one hundredth of the unit of currency in a given country. The term is commonly associated with currencies such as the French franc and the Belgian franc, where it was used as a standard unit for transactions.

Synonyms

cent, monetary unit, penny

Examples of usage

  • I saved a few centimes for the bus fare.
  • The price tag showed the cost in euros and centimes.
  • She found an old coin worth several centimes.
  • Don't forget to count my change; I need those centimes.

Translations

Translations of the word "centime" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น centavo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคฟเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Centime

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะฝั‚ะธะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ centym

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท centime

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ centavo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู†ุชูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ centim

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cent

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒœแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ centavo

Word origin

The term 'centime' is derived from the French word 'cent', meaning one hundred. The suffix '-ime' is used in French to denote a unit of measure or a subdivision of a whole. The usage of centime dates back to the 19th century when the metric system was being adopted in various countries, leading to the implementation of decimal currency systems. France introduced the centime as part of the franc system, which was established in 1795. Over time, several other countries also adopted the term for their own fractional currency units, particularly in regions following the decimal system. The popularity of the centime is evident in modern times, where it continues to be relevant in conversations about currency, especially in historical contexts and when dealing with prices in euros, where the concept of cents comes into play.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,748, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.