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tenth part

/ˈtɛnθ pɑːrt/

Traduction: Expression vieillie ou biblique désignant la dîme, c'est-à-dire la dixième partie de quelque chose, généralement d'un revenu ou d'une récolte, donnée comme offrande religieuse ou impôt.

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/ˈtɛnθ pɑːrt/C1formalobsolète
  • frExpression vieillie ou biblique désignant la dîme, c'est-à-dire la dixième partie de quelque chose, généralement d'un revenu ou d'une récolte, donnée comme offrande religieuse ou impôt.

An archaic or biblical expression meaning a tithe or one-tenth portion of something, typically income or produce, given as a religious offering or tax.

  1. One of ten equal partsA2formal

    A fraction equal to one divided by ten; 1/10.

    frdixième

    • He gave a tenth part of his income to charity.
    • The recipe calls for a tenth part of a cup of sugar.
    • Only a tenth part of the population lives in that region.
  2. TitheB2formalbritish

    A historical or religious tax of one-tenth of one's income or produce, paid to support a church or clergy.

    frdîme

    • In medieval times, farmers paid a tenth part of their harvest to the church.
    • The law required a tenth part of all earnings to be given as a tithe.
    • He considered the tenth part a sacred obligation.