zéro

Definitions of zéro
  1. noun
    a person of no influence
    synonyms: nullité
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    type of:
    roturier(e)
    a person who holds no title
  2. noun
    a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
    synonyms: 0
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    type of:
    chiffre
    one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
  3. noun
    a quantity of no importance
    synonyms: nul
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    type of:
    quantité relative
    a quantity relative to some purpose
  4. noun
    a score of zero in tennis or squash
    synonyms: rien
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    type of:
    marque, score
    a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
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