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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin centenārius. Doublet of quintal.

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Noun

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centenaire m (plural centenaires)

  1. centenary (period of 100 years, to mark an anniversary)
  2. centennial (100 year anniversary)

Noun

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centenaire m or f by sense (plural centenaires)

  1. centenarian (someone aged 100 years or more)

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Adjective

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centenaire (plural centenaires)

  1. 100-year-old
    Synonym: séculaire
    Un arbre centenaire.A 100-year-old tree.
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