Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centime
Noun
/sɑ̃.tim/
Definition
A centime is a monetary unit that equals one-hundredth of a currency, specifically used in several French-speaking countries.
Examples
- The price of the item is twenty centimes.
- You need a few centimes to buy that candy.
- The coin has a value of fifty centimes.
Meaning
The term ‘centime’ originates from the French word ‘cent’ meaning ‘hundred’. It is often used to refer to coins or currency that are subdivided into one-hundred parts, like a cent in the dollar.
Synonyms
- cent
- penny
- small change
