Word
DIX
Phoneticsdix
/ˈdɪks/
Definition
num. the number ten in French. You might see this in names of places or when counting in a French-speaking area.
num. the cardinal number ten in the French language. Often encountered in English contexts within proper names, historical references, or multilingual signage.
Examples
“The number ten is written as dix in French.”
“The student learned to count from un to dix during her first week of introductory French class.”
“While the English word for the value is ten, the French term dix appears frequently in historical documents and place names across formerly French-governed territories.”
Examples
simple
“The number ten is written as dix in French.”
contextual
“The student learned to count from un to dix during her first week of introductory French class.”
complex
“While the English word for the value is ten, the French term dix appears frequently in historical documents and place names across formerly French-governed territories.”
Usage
Functions as a cardinal number; in English contexts, it is almost exclusively used as a loanword or proper noun component.
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