twelve

• Adjectif numéral cardinal désignant le nombre 12, ou quantité de douze unités.

A numeral (not an adjective) representing the number 12.

1. Quantity of twelveA1formal

   Denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units.

   quantité de douze

   • There are twelve months in a year.
   • She bought twelve apples at the market.
   • The clock struck twelve at midnight.

   Synonymesdozen

• Nom désignant le nombre égal à la somme de onze et un, ainsi que le groupe de douze unités ou objets.

A noun referring to the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one.

1. The number 12A1formal

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

   Le nombre 12

   • There are twelve months in a year.
   • She bought a dozen eggs, which is twelve.
   • The clock struck twelve at midnight.

   Synonymesdozen

• 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.