English
riyal (old unit = 5 centimes)
French
riyal
Part of Speech
noun
Register
standard
Gender
masculine
Cultural Note
An old currency unit still used in souks. 20 riyals = 1 dirham. If someone says '200 riyal' they mean 10 dirhams. Very confusing for tourists!
Examples
Bsh7al? —Miatayn riyal —Yak, 3shrin derham?
بشحال؟ —مئتين ريال —ياك، عشرين درهم؟
How much? —200 riyal —So, 20 dirhams?
Combien ? —200 riyals —Donc, 20 dirhams ?