Une douzaine de means twelve or about twelve

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Une douzaine de means twelve or about twelve

I think I have it now. It is only une douzaine de which can be precisely a dozen or about a dozen, the other -aine numbers are always approximate. Correct?

This question relates to:French lesson "Using "une dizaine" and other approximate numbers in French"

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AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French Teacher

Oui, c'est bien ça !

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Jennifer C. asked:

Une douzaine de means twelve or about twelve

I think I have it now. It is only une douzaine de which can be precisely a dozen or about a dozen, the other -aine numbers are always approximate. Correct?

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