dix-neuvième siècle
The nineteenth century in French is dix-neuvième siècle.
This phrase refers to the period of one hundred years spanning from 1801 to 1900.
How does it change in a sentence?
In written French, you will frequently see the nineteenth century abbreviated as XIXe siècle, which uses Roman numerals followed by a superscript 'e'.
Did you know?
- While English speakers say 'the 1800s' to mean the century, a French speaker saying les années mille huit cents usually refers specifically to the decade from 1800 to 1809.
- If a French person says ça fait un siècle, they are using siècle as a hyperbole to mean 'a very long time' regardless of whether 100 years have actually passed.
- In French, the word siècle is derived from the Latin 'saeculum', which originally referred to a Roman era or a generation rather than a fixed hundred-year period.
Examples in context
- Le dix-neuvième siècle fut l’époque de la civilisation de l’homme blanc.The nineteenth century was the age of the white man's civilization.This sentence shows the use of dix-neuvième siècle when discussing a historical era.Tatoeba #13275583 by Rovo, translation #73248 by Lurid
- Le personnage le plus important des mathématiques du dix-neuvième siècle est, sans aucun doute, Gauss.The most important figure of mathematics of the nineteenth century is, undoubtedly, Gauss.This sentence demonstrates how to use dix-neuvième siècle when discussing a specific field of study like mathematics.Tatoeba #13325385 by genes1s, translation #1129605 by Shadd
- L'immigration de masse a permis aux États-Unis d'Amérique d'employer leurs immenses ressources et de briser le monopole industriel des pays européens, à la fin du dix-neuvième siècle.Mass immigration enabled the United States to make use of their enormous resources and smash the industrial monopoly of European countries at the end of the nineteenth century.This sentence illustrates the use of dix-neuvième siècle when describing a historical timeframe at the end of a period.Tatoeba #4573595 by sacredceltic, translation #3529874 by adamtrousers
- Au XIXe siècle, la révolution industrielle a eu un impact majeur sur l'économie mondiale.In the nineteenth century, the Industrial Revolution had a major impact on the global economy.
- La période du XIXe siècle est marquée par d'importants bouleversements politiques et sociaux.The period of the nineteenth century is marked by significant political and social upheavals.
- Le dix-neuvième siècle a été marqué par de nombreux progrès scientifiques et artistiques.The nineteenth century was marked by numerous scientific and artistic advancements.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are discussing a history book in a library.
- ChloéCe livre parle du dix-neuvième siècle.This book is about the nineteenth century.
- NathanC'est une période passionnante de l'histoire.It's an exciting period of history.
- ChloéOui, le dix-neuvième siècle a beaucoup changé le monde.Yes, the nineteenth century changed the world a lot.
- NathanJe suis d'accord avec toi, Chloé.I agree with you, Chloé.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dix-neuvième, siècle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
