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number

/ˈnʌmər/

numbernoun

numbers

/ˈnʌmbə/

/ˈnʌmbər/

Translations

nombre

The number seven is considered lucky in many cultures.

Le nombre sept est considéré comme porte-bonheur dans de nombreuses cultures.

numéro

She was given the number three in the queue.

On lui a donné le numéro trois dans la file d’attente.

Additional translations

numéroPour une édition ou un exemplaire d’une revue.

numéroPour une chanson ou un morceau interprété dans un spectacle.

Definitions

A mathematical object used to count, measure, and label.

The number seven is considered lucky in many cultures.

A quantity or amount.

The number of participants in the marathon exceeded expectations.

A position in a sequence or list.

She was given the number three in the queue.

A song or musical piece, especially one performed in a show.

The band played a lively number to start the concert.

A single issue of a periodical publication.

I just received the latest number of the magazine.

A person or thing of a particular kind, especially one that is impressive or notable.

That car is quite a number, with its sleek design and powerful engine.

Grammar. A category that expresses count distinctions (such as singular, plural, or dual) in nouns, pronouns, or verbs.

In English, verbs agree with the number of their subjects.

A sequence of figures or digits used as a means of identification, especially a telephone number.

If you give me your number, I’ll call you tomorrow.

Synonyms

numberverb

numbered

Past Simple

numbered

Past Participle

numbering

Gerund

/ˈnʌmbə/

/ˈnʌmbɚ/

Translations

numéroter

The pages of the book are numbered for easy reference.

Les pages du livre sont numérotées pour faciliter la consultation.

compter

The team numbers ten players in total.

L’équipe compte dix joueurs au total.

Definitions

To assign a number to something as a way of identifying or organizing it.

The pages of the book are numbered for easy reference.

To count or include as part of a total.

The team numbers ten players in total.

To amount to a specified number.

The guests numbered over a hundred at the wedding.

Synonyms

numberadjective

number

Comp.

/ˈnʌmbə/

/ˈnʌmbɚ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to numbers (e.g., "number theory").

Translations

numérique

She is studying number theory this semester.

Elle étudie la théorie numérique ce semestre.

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or expressed in numbers; numerical (used attributively).

She is studying number theory this semester.

Comparative of numb; more deprived of physical sensation.

After hours in the icy water, her fingers grew number and number.

Synonyms

more numb

numbed

more numbed

more insensible

deadened

less sensitive

more deadened

more unfeeling

numbadjective

number

Comp.

number

Comp.

numbest

Super.

/nʌm/

Translations

engourdiSe dit surtout d’une partie du corps qui a perdu la sensibilité.

After sitting in the same position for hours, her legs were numb.

Après être restée assise dans la même position pendant des heures, ses jambes étaient engourdies.

Additional translations

insensibleS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une absence de réaction émotionnelle.

Definitions

Deprived of the power of sensation; unable to feel or move.

After sitting in the same position for hours, her legs were numb.

Indifferent or unresponsive emotionally; lacking sensitivity or feeling.

He felt numb to the news after hearing so many similar stories.

Synonyms

Antonyms

numbverb

Definitions

To make someone unable to feel emotions or think clearly, often as a result of shock or trauma.

The tragic news numbed her, leaving her unable to react.

To cause a part of the body to lose sensation, typically as a result of cold or anesthesia.

The dentist numbed my gums before starting the procedure.