noun🔗ShareUne ancienne pièce de monnaie française valant un douzième de souAn old French coin worth one-twelfth of a sou."The antique dealer explained that the small, worn coin was a denier, worth very little even in its own time. "Le marchand d'antiquités a expliqué que la petite pièce usée était un denier, qui valait très peu, même à son époque.historyvalueeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDenierA unit of linear density which indicates the fineness of fiber or yarn, equal to one gram per 9000 meters, used especially to measure or indicate the fineness of hosiery. Originally equal to the weight of a denier coin per 9600 aunes."The packaging indicated that the sheer stockings were 15 denier, meaning they were made from very fine yarn. "L'emballage indiquait que les bas transparents étaient de 15 deniers, ce qui signifiait qu'ils étaient faits de fil très fin.materialtechnicalunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNégateur, dénégateurPerson who denies something."He's a climate change denier and refuses to believe scientists' warnings. "C'est un négateur du changement climatique et il refuse de croire aux avertissements des scientifiques.personattitudepoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading