mille
word
Definition
'Mille' means 'one thousand'; it is used especially in Italian, French, and Latin, and sometimes appears in English contexts referring to these languages.
Usage & Nuances
'Mille' is not standard English; it's mainly encountered in names (like 'mille-feuille' for a type of pastry) or when referencing foreign phrases. In English, use 'thousand' for numbers. Don't confuse with 'mile' (distance unit).
Example Sentences
In French, 'mille' means one thousand.
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The word 'mille' is used in Italian to say a thousand.
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He wrote 'mille' on the paper to mean 1000.
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I ordered a slice of 'mille-feuille' at the bakery.
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You'll see 'mille' written on many European lottery tickets as the prize amount.
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'A mille thanks' is a poetic way to say 'a thousand thanks' in English, borrowed from French and Italian.
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