No. 8,943 in French
centime
Centime: A monetary unit in France, equal to one hundredth of a franc or euro.
In a sentence
Je n'ai pas un seul centime pour acheter cette baguette.
I don't have a single cent to buy this baguette.
Here, 'centime' is used to represent the smallest unit of currency in common use, similar to 'cent' in English.
Il a trouvé un centime par terre en marchant au parc.
He found a centime on the ground while walking in the park.
In this instance, 'centime' refers to one physical coin of the smallest unit of currency, emphasizing its tactile aspect.
Cela coûte quelques centimes, donc ce n'est pas cher.
It costs a few cents, so it isn't expensive.
Here, 'centime' is used to express the cost or value in a financial transaction, showing its utility in pricing and economy discussions.
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