twelfth

• Adjectif décrivant la position ou l'élément numéro 12 dans une séquence, ou la fraction correspondant à une part sur douze.

An adjective describing the position or item number 12 in a sequence.

1. Position in sequenceA2formal

   Coming immediately after the eleventh and before the thirteenth in a series or order.

   douzième (position dans une série)

   • He finished in twelfth place in the race.
   • The twelfth chapter of the book is the most exciting.
   • She celebrated her twelfth birthday with a big party.

• Nom désignant la position ou le rang numéro 12 dans une séquence, ou l'une des douze parties égales d'un tout.

A noun referring to the position or rank that is number 12 in a sequence, or one of twelve equal parts of a whole.

1. Position 12A2formal

   The item or person that is number twelve in a sequence or list.

   douzième (position 12)

   • He finished twelfth in the race.
   • The twelfth of the month is a holiday.
   • She was the twelfth person to arrive at the party.

2. FractionB1formal

   One of twelve equal parts of a whole.

   Fraction (1/12)

   • He ate a twelfth of the cake.
   • The recipe calls for a twelfth of a cup of sugar.
   • Only a twelfth of the budget was allocated to education.

• Nombre cardinal désignant douze objets, personnes ou unités de compte ; base de la notion de « douzaine » ; utilisé aussi comme nom, déterminant ou pronom.

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of twelve units; the twelfth positive integer following eleven; a highly composite number (divisible by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12) historically fundamental to measurement systems, timekeeping, and commerce (dozens, hours, months). Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or group of twelve), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a plural noun phrase).

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 12A1formal

   Used to denote a quantity of twelve persons or things; the twelfth positive integer in the sequence of natural numbers; a highly composite number widely used in traditional measurement, timekeeping, and commerce; represents a duodecad, dozen, or twelvefold quantity in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   Douze (nombre cardinal)

   • There are twelve months in a year.
   • She bought twelve eggs for the recipe.
   • Twelve plus twelve equals twenty-four.
   • The clock strikes twelve at midnight.
   • He scored twelve points in the final quarter.

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or group of twelveA2formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number twelve; the numeral symbol 12 or XII; a set, collection, or group consisting of twelve items; commonly known as a dozen; a team, ensemble, or musical group of twelve members.

   douze (nombre, symbole ou groupe de douze)

   • The number twelve is often associated with completeness in cultural traditions.
   • Order a dozen roses, or simply say 'I want a twelve'.
   • The jazz twelve performed a complex arrangement at the festival.
   • He rolled a twelve with three six-sided dice.
   • In rugby union, the twelve refers to the outside centre position.

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to twelveA1formal

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

   Adjectif numéral cardinal

   • They rented a twelve-seater van for the trip.
   • We need twelve more signatures to finalize the petition.
   • The blueprint requires twelve wooden beams.
   • She worked twelve consecutive hours during the holiday rush.
   • Twelve European nations adopted the new policy.

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

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

   douze (pronom)

   • Fifty applied, but only twelve were invited for the final round.
   • I invited twenty colleagues; twelve confirmed their attendance.
   • How many copies should we print? — Twelve will be enough.
   • Several bands auditioned, but twelve advanced to the semifinals.
   • Of the essays submitted, twelve were selected for publication.