third

• Désigne ce qui vient après le deuxième dans une séquence ou un ordre.

Describes something as coming after the second in a sequence or order.

1. Ordinal numberA1formal

   Coming after the second in a sequence; the position of number three.

   troisième (adjectif numéral ordinal)

   • She finished in third place in the competition.
   • This is the third time I've called you today.
   • He lives on the third floor of the building.

2. FractionA2formal

   One of three equal parts of something.

   tiers

   • A third of the students passed the exam.
   • He ate a third of the pizza by himself.
   • She spent a third of her salary on rent.

• Adverbe d'ordre indiquant la position dans une séquence, comme dans « Il a terminé troisième de la course ». Cependant, comme adverbe, il est moins employé que les formes adjective et substantive, et généralement dans des classements ou des listes.

An ordinal number adverb used to denote position in a sequence. It can be used in sentences like "He finished third in the race." However, as an adverb, it is less common than its adjectival and noun forms and is typically used in rankings or lists.

1. Sequence in orderA1formal

   In the position after the second and before the fourth in a series.

   Ordinal numéral (3e)

   • She finished third in the competition.
   • He was the third to speak at the conference.
   • The third to arrive was my cousin.

   Synonymesthirdly

2. In the third placeA2formal

   Used to introduce a third point in a list or argument.

   troisièmement

   • First, we need to gather data; second, analyze it; and third, present the findings.
   • Third, we must consider the environmental impact.
   • Third, let's discuss the budget for the project.

   Synonymesthirdly

• Une des trois parties égales d'un tout, ou la position qui suit la deuxième dans une séquence.

A noun referring to one of three equal parts of a whole, or the position after the second in a series or sequence.

1. Position in a sequenceA1formal

   The position or rank following second and preceding fourth.

   Position dans une séquence

   • He finished in third place in the competition.
   • The third chapter of the book is the most interesting.
   • She is the third in line for the throne.

2. FractionA2formal

   One of three equal parts of something.

   tiers

   • A third of the students passed the exam.
   • He ate a third of the pizza by himself.
   • She donated a third of her income to charity.

   Synonymesone-third

3. Baseball termB1informalamericansport

   The third base in baseball.

   Troisième but (baseball)

   • The runner was tagged out at third.
   • He plays third for the local team.
   • The ball was hit to third base.

   Synonymesthird base

   Antonymesfirstsecond

• Adjectif numéral cardinal désignant le nombre trois, utilisé pour compter des objets, personnes ou unités; s'emploie aussi comme nom, déterminant ou pronom.

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of three units; the third positive integer following two. Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or group of three), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a plural noun phrase).

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 3A1formal

   Used to denote a quantity of three persons or things; the third positive integer in the sequence of natural numbers; represents a trio, triplet, or triple quantity in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   Numéral cardinal : le nombre 3

   • I have three sisters.
   • She ordered three cups of coffee.
   • Three plus three equals six.
   • They waited for three hours.
   • He scored three points in the game.

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or group of threeA2formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number three; the numeral symbol 3 or III; a set, collection, or group consisting of three items; a playing card, domino, or die face displaying three pips.

   trois (substantif)

   • The number three is a prime number.
   • Write the number as a three, not a four.
   • They formed a three to complete the project.
   • He drew the three of hearts from the deck.
   • In basketball, a three is worth three points.

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to threeA1formal

   Used attributively before a noun to indicate that the quantity or number of the noun is three; modifies plural countable nouns to specify exact quantity.

   Adjectif numéral cardinal (trois)

   • She lives in a three-bedroom house.
   • We need three volunteers for the event.
   • The recipe calls for three eggs.
   • He worked three shifts this week.
   • Three countries signed the agreement.

4. Pronoun: three people or things (plural)B1formal

   Used as a pronoun to refer to three previously mentioned or understood persons or things; takes plural verb agreement.

   trois (pronom)

   • Five applied, but only three were accepted.
   • I invited ten people; three arrived late.
   • How many do you need? — Three will suffice.
   • Several tried, but three succeeded.
   • Of the candidates, three were selected.