how to pronounce centime

/sɑ̃.tim/

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centime is pronounced in two syllables

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ɑ̃

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An example use of centime in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… y a pas un centime pour les aider à …”

meanings of centime

noun:

Cent (one-hundredth of a euro), eurocent.
Centime (hundredth of a franc, coin).

centime frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word centime occurs in french on average 1.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.