Le chiffre
Example: Le chiffre d'affaires a augmenté de dix pour cent cette année.
Definition
"Le chiffre" refers to a numeral or digit used in counting or representing numbers. It is commonly used in contexts such as business or mathematics to indicate a specific figure, for example, in the phrase 'Le chiffre d'affaires,' meaning the turnover or sales figure of a company.
Etymology
The word "le chiffre" originates from the Arabic word 'ṣifr,' meaning zero or empty. It entered the French language through Latin and Old French during the Middle Ages, reflecting the introduction of Arabic numerals to Europe. Did you know that 'chiffre' originally meant zero before it came to refer to any numeral?
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"Le chiffre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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