A1 noun Neutre #273 le plus courant

number

/ˈnʌm.bər/

A number is a unit of measurement used to count, label, or measure things. It can be written as a symbol, such as 5, or as a word, such as five.

Exemples

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1

What is your phone number?

What is your phone number?

2

Please write your identification number on the top of the form.

Please write your identification number on the top of the form.

3

I've got a huge number of things to do today.

I have many things to do today.

Famille de mots

Nom
number
Verb
number
Adverbe
numerically
Adjectif
numerical
Apparenté
numerator
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Astuce mémo

Think of the '#' symbol (hashtag), which is also called the 'number sign' to help you remember the word.

Quiz rapide

Can I have your ____ so I can call you later?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : number

Exemples

1

What is your phone number?

everyday

What is your phone number?

2

Please write your identification number on the top of the form.

formal

Please write your identification number on the top of the form.

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I've got a huge number of things to do today.

informal

I have many things to do today.

4

The study analyzed a large number of independent variables.

academic

The study analyzed a large number of independent variables.

5

We need to check the sales numbers for the last quarter.

business

We need to check the sales results for the last quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
number
Verb
number
Adverbe
numerically
Adjectif
numerical
Apparenté
numerator

Collocations courantes

phone number phone number
wrong number wrong number
lucky number lucky number
even number even number
large number large number

Phrases Courantes

a number of

several or many

number one

the best or most important

by the numbers

strictly following the rules

Souvent confondu avec

number vs amount

Use 'number' for things you can count individually and 'amount' for things you cannot count.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'number' when referring to individual items that can be counted (e.g., a number of people). It can also be used as a verb meaning to assign a number to something.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'amount' when they should use 'number' (e.g., saying 'the amount of students' instead of 'the number of students').

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Astuce mémo

Think of the '#' symbol (hashtag), which is also called the 'number sign' to help you remember the word.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'numerus', meaning a quantity or a group.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: numbers Phrase: 'The number of' + plural noun + singular verb
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, 7 is considered a lucky number while 13 is often considered unlucky.

Quiz rapide

Can I have your ____ so I can call you later?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : number

Mots lis

brawl

B2

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

brawn

B2

Brawn refers to physical strength and muscular power, especially when contrasted with intelligence or mental ability. It describes the capacity for heavy physical labor and force rather than intellectual or strategic skill.

bray

B2

To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.

brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

bread

B2

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

breadboard

B2

To construct a temporary electronic circuit on a solderless board for testing or prototyping purposes. It involves plugging components into a grid to verify a design's functionality before creating a permanent version.

breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.

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