No. 1,062 in French
siècle
"Siècle" means "century" in English.
In a sentence
Le vingtième siècle a vu de nombreuses innovations technologiques.
The twentieth century witnessed many technological innovations.
In this sentence, 'siècle' refers to a period of 100 years, specifically naming the 20th century.
Un siècle s'est écoulé depuis cet événement historique.
A century has passed since that historical event.
Here, 'siècle' is used to measure a span of 100 years, emphasizing the passage of time.
Au siècle des Lumières, la philosophie a beaucoup progressé.
During the Age of Enlightenment, philosophy advanced significantly.
In this case, 'siècle' describes an era, referring metaphorically to the specific period of cultural and intellectual history known as the Enlightenment.
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