English–French

“century” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sjɛkl/

Example

Ce bâtiment date du siècle dernier.

This building dates from the last century.

Illustration for siècle (century)

How to say “century” in French

“Century” in French is siècle.

A labeled block on a historical timeline that gathers events into a hundred-year span.

Full entry for siècle: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with siècle

Au XXIe siècle, la technologie évolue vite.

In the 21st century, technology is evolving quickly.

Tips for using siècle

  • Siècle is masculine, so standard forms include un siècle, ce siècle, and au siècle dernier.

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