Definition

A small unit of currency that is equal to one hundredth of a franc, used in some countries like Belgium and France.

Example

In France, a centime is worth one hundredth of a euro.

Conversation

Do you know how many centimes are in a euro?

I think it's a hundred, but I'm not entirely sure.

Yeah, I remember when I had to convert centimes when traveling in Europe.

It can be confusing, especially with all the different currencies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Centime → It originates from the French word 'centime', which is derived from 'cent' (meaning hundred) and the suffix '-ime' (used to denote a fractional unit). A centime is thus a fractional unit of currency that represents one-hundredth of a unit, such as a franc.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cent' meaning a hundred, and remember that a centime is one-hundredth of a currency unit.

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