énième

This is the 5126th most frequent French word.

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énième

"Énième" means "umpteenth" or "nth," indicating an indefinite or repeated occurrence.


énième indicates an unspecified large number in the sequence of actions, emphasizing repetition.

Après l'énième répétition, il a enfin compris.

After the umpteenth repetition, he finally understood.


énième is used to express frustration about recurring failed attempts.

C'était déjà l'énième tentative sans succès.

It was already the umpteenth unsuccessful attempt.


énième conveys the idea of multiple explanations given, emphasizing the speaker's patience or exasperation.

Pour l'énième fois, je lui ai expliqué la règle.

For the umpteenth time, I explained the rule to him.