triplet

• Nom désignant un enfant né parmi trois issus d'une même grossesse, ou un ensemble de trois choses semblables considérées comme une unité.

A noun referring to one of three offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy, or a set of three similar things considered as a unit.

1. Number threeA1formal

   The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.

   trois

   • The number three is often considered lucky.
   • He counted to triplet in his native language.
   • The symbol for triplet is 3.

   Antonymesonesingle

2. One of three siblingsA2formal

   One of three offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy.

   triplé (sœur/sœur jumelle)

   • She is one of triplets, all born healthy.
   • The triplets celebrated their birthday together.
   • Raising triplets can be challenging but rewarding.

3. Group of threeB1formal

   A set of three similar things considered as a unit.

   triplet (groupe de trois)

   • The artist painted a triplet of landscapes.
   • They formed a triplet of musicians for the concert.
   • The triplet of stars is visible in the night sky.

   Synonymesthreesometriadtrinitytriotripletriumvirate