No. 1,270 in French
chiffre
"Chiffre" means "digit" or "number" in English.
In a sentence
Le chiffre deux est mon préféré.
The digit two is my favorite.
Here, 'chiffre' signifies a numeral or digit, focusing on its concrete representation in mathematics.
Les chiffres montrent une augmentation des ventes.
The numbers show an increase in sales.
In this sentence, 'chiffres' refers to statistical data or figures used in analysis or reporting.
Je ne comprends pas ce chiffre écrit sur le papier.
I don't understand this figure written on the paper.
Here, 'chiffre' is used to denote a singular written number or numerical symbol as seen or interpreted visually.
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