shilling

• Substantif désignant une unité monétaire, soit la monnaie principale de plusieurs pays d'Afrique de l'Est (Ouganda, Tanzanie, Somalie, Kenya), soit une ancienne pièce de monnaie britannique valant un vingtième de livre sterling.

A noun referring to a unit of currency, either as the basic monetary unit of several East African countries (Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Kenya) or as a former British coin worth one twentieth of a pound.

1. Currency of UgandaB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of Uganda, subdivided into 100 cents.

   shilling ougandais

   • The price of the meal was 15,000 Ugandan shillings.
   • She exchanged her dollars for shillings at the bank in Kampala.
   • The Ugandan shilling has fluctuated against the US dollar recently.

2. Currency of TanzaniaB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of Tanzania, subdivided into 100 cents.

   Shilling tanzanien

   • The souvenir cost 5,000 Tanzanian shillings.
   • He paid the taxi driver in shillings.
   • The Tanzanian shilling is the official currency of the country.

3. Currency of SomaliaB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of Somalia, subdivided into 100 cents.

   Shilling somalien

   • Prices in Mogadishu are often quoted in Somali shillings.
   • The old Somali shilling notes are no longer in circulation.
   • He had a pocket full of shillings for the market.

4. Currency of KenyaB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of Kenya, subdivided into 100 cents.

   Shilling kényan

   • The bus fare was 100 Kenyan shillings.
   • She withdrew some shillings from the ATM in Nairobi.
   • The Kenyan shilling is widely used in East Africa.

5. Historical British currencyB2formalbritish

   A former monetary unit and coin of Great Britain, equal to one twentieth of a pound or 12 pence, used before decimalization in 1971.

   Shilling (monnaie britannique historique)

   • In the old days, a loaf of bread cost just a few shillings.
   • He found an old shilling coin in his grandfather's drawer.
   • Prices were often listed in pounds, shillings, and pence.

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6. Historical English coinB2formalbritish

   An English coin worth one twentieth of a pound, minted from the 16th century until decimalization.

   Shilling (monnaie anglaise)

   • The museum displayed a silver shilling from the reign of King Henry VIII.
   • Collectors value old shillings for their historical significance.
   • He paid the ferryman with a shilling.

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• Verbe signifiant agir comme promoteur ou complice, souvent de manière trompeuse ou frauduleuse, en particulier en faisant semblant d'être un acheteur ou un partisan enthousiaste.

A verb meaning to act as a promoter or accomplice, often in a deceptive or fraudulent manner, especially by pretending to be an enthusiastic customer or supporter.

1. Act as a shillC1informal

   To act as a decoy or accomplice, especially by pretending to be a genuine customer or enthusiast to promote a product, service, or idea deceptively.

   Faire le baratin / Servir d'appât

   • He was paid to shill for the new energy drink at the event.
   • The company hired actors to shill their products in online forums.
   • She was accused of shilling for the political candidate on social media.