noun

centime

SEN-teem/sˈɛntˌaɪm/

A monetary unit or coin worth one hundredth of a franc.

The small centime coin displays its denomination on its metal face.

A single small centime coin shown face-up, with a slightly tilted view revealing its thin metal edge.

Etymology

centimeFrenchcoin worth one hundredth of a franc

French centime was formed from cent, “one hundred,” on the model of décime, a tenth-part coin. Its name expresses the coin’s fractional value: one hundredth of the main currency unit.

More examples

One hundred centimes make a franc.
The price is listed in francs and centimes.
Several worn centimes lie in the display case.

Forms

centime · centimes

Similar words

cent: A hundredth of various other major currency units.
franc: The major currency unit divided into centimes.