"The two needles are hers."

Translation: Cele două ace sunt ale ei.

[Motanu11]

Why is "The" translated as "Cele" instead of inflecting the noun "ace"

[SamJustin201]

You need to use "cele" here because of "două". It works the same way with other numerals too: cei/cele trei, patru, cinci... If there were no numbers, then you should inflet "ace".

A good song to remember this rule that I would recommend since it's entertaining and comedic is Cele Două Cuvinte by Taxi ;)

[CorneliaBogdan60]

Cele? De unde?

[LieslWickl]

If the sentence starts with cele, why does it give the hint for etaj?