quatorze
The French phrase for the Roman numeral XIV is quatorze.
quatorze is used to represent the number fourteen.
Did you know?
- While English uses the word 'fortnight' for two weeks, French uses une quinzaine for fifteen days, effectively skipping the specific number quatorze in its common term for a two-week period.
- In certain French card games, such as 'Belote', the number fourteen is actually represented by the 'Ace' card, rather than a card with the numeral on it.
- French poets occasionally use the quatorzaine as a structural device, most notably in the sonnet, which consists of exactly fourteen lines.
Examples in context
- Il y a quatorze élèves dans la classe.There are fourteen students in the class.
- J'ai acheté quatorze œufs ce matin.I bought fourteen eggs this morning.
- Elle a quatorze ans aujourd'hui.She is fourteen years old today.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are checking the inventory in a bakery.
- LucasCombien de croissants reste-t-il ?How many croissants are left?
- ChloéIl en reste quatorze.There are fourteen left.
- LucasD'accord, c'est assez pour la vente.Okay, that's enough for the sale.
- ChloéJe vais préparer les boîtes alors.I will prepare the boxes then.
