XIIIe

XIIIe is the French abbreviation for the thirteenth, used as an ordinal designation in several contexts. The form combines the Roman numeral XIII with the feminine ordinal marker e, and is commonly seen in signs, maps, and formal writing.

In historical usage, XIIIe siècle denotes the 13th century, roughly spanning the years 1201 to 1300 CE. This period is part of the High Middle Ages in Europe and is associated with developments in architecture, urban growth, and the rise of scholastic and religious institutions, as well as various political and social changes across different regions.

In Paris, XIIIe is frequently used to refer to the 13th arrondissement, one of the city’s twenty administrative districts. Located on the left bank in the southeastern part of the city, the arrondissement features a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and recent urban development. It is also known for cultural facilities and for a notable commercial presence centered around the Place d’Italie, reflecting the district’s diverse character and growing role within the city’s urban landscape.

Other uses of XIIIe include its appearance in lists, editions, or titles to indicate the thirteenth item in a sequence. The designation is distinct from cardinal numbers and should be interpreted in its contextual sense as an ordinal label in French.