trente-six
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trente-six
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (number)
a. thirty-six
Cette boutique propose trente-six parfums de glaces.This shop has thirty-six flavors of ice cream.
2. (colloquial) (figurative) (very many)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. umpteen
Malheureusement, il n'y a pas trente-six options envisageables.Unfortunately, there aren't umpteen possible options.
b. dozens of (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
J'ai trente-six trucs à faire aujourd'hui. Je suis débordé !I have dozens of things to do today. I'm swamped!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
3. (number)
a. thirty-six
Mon numéro de téléphone se termine par trente-six.My telephone number ends in thirty-six.
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