quintal

• Unité de masse équivalant à 100 kilogrammes, ou, aux États-Unis, unité de masse équivalant à 100 livres.

A unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms, or in the United States, a unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds.

1. Metric unit of weightC1formal

   A unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms, commonly used in agriculture and trade.

   quintal (unité de masse)

   • The farmer sold a quintal of wheat to the mill.
   • The shipment weighed exactly one quintal.
   • Prices are often quoted per quintal in local markets.

   Synonymescentner

2. US customary unit of weightC1formalamerican

   A unit of weight used in the United States, equivalent to 100 pounds (approximately 45.36 kilograms).

   quintal américain

   • The grain was measured in quintals for the contract.
   • A quintal of cotton was loaded onto the truck.
   • The price per quintal was negotiated between the buyers.

   Synonymescentalhundredweight