twenty

• Adjectif numéral cardinal désignant le nombre vingt, soit deux dizaines ; s'emploie également comme nom masculin (le vingt) pour le nombre ou le quantième, et comme déterminant ou pronom indéfini pour vingt unités ou personnes.

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of twenty units; the twentieth positive integer following nineteen; a composite number (2²×5); the base of the vigesimal numeral system historically used in various cultures. Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or group of twenty), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a plural noun phrase).

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 20A1formal

   Used to denote a quantity of twenty persons or things; the twentieth positive integer in the sequence of natural numbers; a composite number (2²×5); represents a twentyfold quantity in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   vingt

   • There are twenty questions on the exam.
   • She scored twenty points in the basketball game.
   • Twenty plus twenty equals forty.
   • The meeting is scheduled for twenty hundred hours.
   • He learned twenty new words this week.

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or group of twentyA2formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number twenty; the numeral symbol 20 or XX; a set, collection, or group consisting of twenty items; a playing card displaying twenty (in extended decks); a team or ensemble of twenty members; in currency, a twenty-dollar or twenty-pound note.

   vingt (nombre, symbole, groupe)

   • The number twenty marks a significant milestone in many contexts.
   • Circle the twenties in this financial report.
   • The orchestra includes a twenty of string players.
   • He paid with a twenty for the purchase.
   • The committee consists of a twenty of appointed experts.

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to twentyA1formal

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

   Adjectif numéral cardinal (vingt)

   • They booked a twenty-day tour of Southeast Asia.
   • We need twenty additional volunteers for the festival.
   • The recipe requires twenty grams of cocoa powder.
   • She has twenty years of experience in marketing.
   • Twenty international delegations attended the summit.

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

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

   vingt (pronom)

   • One hundred applied, but only twenty were selected for the program.
   • I invited ninety guests; twenty confirmed their attendance.
   • How many participants do we need? — Twenty will be ideal.
   • Several companies submitted bids, but twenty advanced to the final round.
   • Of the proposals reviewed, twenty were approved for funding.