penny

• Nom désignant une unité monétaire, généralement une petite pièce de faible valeur, utilisée dans divers pays, notamment au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis.

A noun referring to a unit of currency, typically a small coin of low value, used in various countries including the United Kingdom and the United States.

pluriel irrégulier

1. A1formalbritish

   A small British coin worth one hundredth of a pound.

   Pièce de monnaie britannique valant un centième de livre

   • I found a penny on the pavement.
   • The candy costs only a penny.
   • She saved every penny she earned.

   Synonymescoppernew penny

2. American coinA1formalamerican

   A one-cent coin in the United States.

   pièce d'un cent américain

   • He dropped a penny into the vending machine.
   • The cashier gave me a penny in change.
   • Pennies are made of copper and zinc.

   Synonymescentcopper

3. Small amount of moneyA2informal

   Used to refer to a very small sum of money.

   sou (petite somme d’argent)

   • I don't have a penny to my name.
   • He earned every penny of his salary.
   • The repairs cost not a penny more than expected.

   Synonymescentfarthingpittancered centtrifle