Translation
figure, digit (a single numeral, where nombre is the whole number)
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Word origin
From Medieval Latin cifra, from Arabic sifr ('empty, zero'), which entered Europe with Arabic numerals. The same word gave English both 'cipher' and, through Italian, 'zero'.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Root
- sifr
- English cognates
- cipher, zero
Grammar
Examples
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Write the amount in figures, not in words.
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The code has six digits.
encourageants.
Last month's figures are encouraging.
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She announced a turnover up by eight per cent.
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I cannot make out the last digit.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 8: chiffre, cinglé, péché and 7 more words.