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Etymology

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From chrono- +‎ -mètre, from Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, time) +‎ μέτρον (métron, measure).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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chronomètre m (plural chronomètres)

  1. (sports) stopwatch
  2. (timing) chronometer
  3. (computing) timer
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Verb

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chronomètre

  1. inflection of chronométrer:
    1. first/third-person singular present indicative/subjunctive
    2. second-person singular imperative

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