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half a dozen

/hɑːf ə ˈdʌzən/

Traduction: Expression informelle signifiant six unités de quelque chose ou environ six objets. Souvent utilisée pour désigner une petite quantité indéterminée.

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/hɑːf ə ˈdʌzən/A2informal
  • frExpression informelle signifiant six unités de quelque chose ou environ six objets. Souvent utilisée pour désigner une petite quantité indéterminée.

An informal expression meaning six units of something, or approximately six items. Often used to refer to a small, indefinite number.

  1. Six itemsA2formal

    Exactly six of something.

    frune demi-douzaine

    • She bought half a dozen eggs from the store.
    • He ordered half a dozen roses for his wife.
    • The recipe calls for half a dozen apples.
  2. Approximately sixB1informal

    An indefinite small number, roughly six.

    frdemi-douzaine

    • I've seen that movie half a dozen times.
    • There were half a dozen people waiting in line.
    • He made half a dozen attempts before succeeding.