French · Numbers & Time
cent
hundred
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number representing one hundred units.
Example
Cent euros suffisent.
One hundred euros is enough.
Etymology
'Cent' derives from the Latin 'centum,' meaning 'hundred.' The transition into French has kept the core of the original word.
How & Where It’s Used
'Cent' is primarily used in counting and mathematics, recognized in both written and spoken contexts, applicable in formal and informal situations.