Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fils
Noun
/fiːlz/
Definition
A fils is a monetary unit used in several Arab countries, equivalent to one thousandth of a dinar.
Examples
- The price of the item is 500 fils.
- He saved his allowance of 100 fils every week.
- The market in the local town sells fruits for 300 fils per kilogram.
Meaning
In financial terms, a fils refers to a currency subdivided from a larger unit (like a dinar), commonly used in economies influenced by Arabic numeration.
Synonyms
- centime
- penny
- fraction
