French Conversation · Level 78
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French word
trimestriel
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁimɛstʁijɛl/
Meaning
- adjectivequarterly
Example
Le rapport trimestriel est prêt.
The quarterly report is ready.
More examples
Je paie mon abonnement trimestriel.
I pay for my quarterly subscription.
Core concept
A repeated checkpoint appearing once in each quarter of the year, such as a report, publication, or event.
Common phrases
paiement trimestriel
quarterly payment
abonnement trimestriel
quarterly subscription
relevé trimestriel
quarterly statement
Similar words
mensuel: Occurring or lasting once a month.
annuel: Occurring or lasting once a year.
semestriel: Occurring or lasting once every six months.
bimestriel: Occurring or lasting once every two months.
Definition in French
Qui indique une périodicité de trois mois pour une publication, un bilan ou un événement.
Word origin
The French adjective was formed from trimestre by adding -iel, while trimestre comes from Latin trimestris, combining tri- for three with mensis for month.
Usage tips
- French uses un trimestriel as a noun for a quarterly publication, whereas trimestriel is normally an adjective before or after a stated noun.