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 team member

Oui, c'est bien ça !

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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?

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