millésimes
The English phrase "year numbers" is translated into French as millésimes.
millésimes refers specifically to the specific years in which a particular vintage of wine was produced.
How does it change in a sentence?
In formal year numbers, cent is used for the hundreds. The ordinal number for 'First' is premier(e), 'Second' is deuxième and 'Tenth' is dixième.
Did you know?
- In French financial contexts, millésime can refer to the specific year of a government bond or a series of official securities.
- Certain luxury French perfumes are occasionally released as millésimes to signal that the scent was crafted from a specific year's flower harvest.
- When discussing numismatics, the term millésime is used to identify the specific year a coin was minted, rather than just its age.
Examples in context
- le premier avril deux mille vingtThe first of April, 2020
- Les meilleurs millésimes sont souvent les plus chers.The best vintages are often the most expensive.
- Il faut vérifier les millésimes sur l'étiquette.You must check the vintages on the label.
- Cette cave possède de grands millésimes de Bordeaux.This cellar possesses great Bordeaux vintages.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are browsing a wine cellar.
- EmmaRegarde tous ces millésimes ici !Look at all these vintages here!
- HugoC'est impressionnant, on a le choix.It's impressive, we have a choice.
- EmmaLequel choisirais-tu pour le dîner ?Which one would you choose for dinner?
- HugoJe prendrais celui de 2010.I would take the 2010 one.
