French Word · Intermediate
centaine
a hundred or so, about a hundred
Pronunciation: /sɑ̃.tɛn/
Meaning
a hundred or so, about a hundred
Example
une période de plusieurs centaines d'années
a period of several hundred years
Practice tips
- Practice centaine out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.