French · Numbers & Time
cinq
five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number representing five units.
Example
Il y a cinq doigts a la main.
There are five fingers on a hand.
Etymology
'Cinq' comes from the Latin 'quinque', which has retained a similar form through Old French to modern French.
How & Where It’s Used
'Cinq' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily spoken and written, used universally across all counting scenarios.