Thank you. I thought as much but...

May 06, 2010,14:08 PM
 

when I couldn't locate a translation for this ordinal number, I thought I might be off.

Thanks again,
George

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What is the English translation of 'Septantieme'?

 
 By: mbogo : May 6th, 2010-13:33
I cannot seem to find a translation on the internet. Thanks, George

70th...

 
 By: northern man : May 6th, 2010-14:02
In certain countries in the world, people use the word "septante" instead of "soixante-dix" when they refer to the number 70 in French. When you talk about septantieme, you're talking about the seventieth. In the case of the watch, by now, you've probably... 

Thank you. I thought as much but...

 
 By: mbogo : May 6th, 2010-14:08
when I couldn't locate a translation for this ordinal number, I thought I might be off. Thanks again, George

Not sure

 
 By: mirador : May 8th, 2010-03:59
Seven =Sept; and Seventieth=Soixante-dixieme; but Seventy=Soixante-dix in French, but in Swiezerland and Belgium say Septante ! so I guess, Septant -ieme would/could mean Seventieth in the Swiss tongue ?