French Numbers: Vocabulary and Concepts

Understanding numbers is essential for effective communication in any language, and French is no exception. Whether you’re shopping, telling time, or discussing dates, knowing how to use numbers in French is crucial. In this blog post, we’ll explore the basics of French numbers, including vocabulary, pronunciation, and usage.

Basic Vocabulary

Cardinal Numbers

These are the numbers used for counting.

  • 0 – zéro
  • 1 – un
  • 2 – deux
  • 3 – trois
  • 4 – quatre
  • 5 – cinq
  • 6 – six
  • 7 – sept
  • 8 – huit
  • 9 – neuf
  • 10 – dix

Numbers 11-20

  • 11 – onze
  • 12 – douze
  • 13 – treize
  • 14 – quatorze
  • 15 – quinze
  • 16 – seize
  • 17 – dix-sept
  • 18 – dix-huit
  • 19 – dix-neuf
  • 20 – vingt

Tens and Hundreds

  • 30 – trente
  • 40 – quarante
  • 50 – cinquante
  • 60 – soixante
  • 70 – soixante-dix
  • 80 – quatre-vingts
  • 90 – quatre-vingt-dix
  • 100 – cent
Number French
21 vingt et un
22 vingt-deux
23 vingt-trois
24 vingt-quatre
25 vingt-cinq
26 vingt-six
27 vingt-sept
28 vingt-huit
29 vingt-neuf
30 trente
31 trente et un
32 trente-deux
33 trente-trois
34 trente-quatre
35 trente-cinq
36 trente-six
37 trente-sept
38 trente-huit
39 trente-neuf
40 quarante
41 quarante et un
42 quarante-deux
43 quarante-trois
44 quarante-quatre
45 quarante-cinq
46 quarante-six
47 quarante-sept
48 quarante-huit
49 quarante-neuf
50 cinquante
51 cinquante et un
52 cinquante-deux
53 cinquante-trois
54 cinquante-quatre
55 cinquante-cinq
56 cinquante-six
57 cinquante-sept
58 cinquante-huit
59 cinquante-neuf
60 soixante
61 soixante et un
62 soixante-deux
63 soixante-trois
64 soixante-quatre
65 soixante-cinq
66 soixante-six
67 soixante-sept
68 soixante-huit
69 soixante-neuf
70 soixante-dix
71 soixante et onze
72 soixante-douze
73 soixante-treize
74 soixante-quatorze
75 soixante-quinze
76 soixante-seize
77 soixante-dix-sept
78 soixante-dix-huit
79 soixante-dix-neuf
80 quatre-vingts
81 quatre-vingt-un
82 quatre-vingt-deux
83 quatre-vingt-trois
84 quatre-vingt-quatre
85 quatre-vingt-cinq
86 quatre-vingt-six
87 quatre-vingt-sept
88 quatre-vingt-huit
89 quatre-vingt-neuf
90 quatre-vingt-dix
91 quatre-vingt-onze
92 quatre-vingt-douze
93 quatre-vingt-treize
94 quatre-vingt-quatorze
95 quatre-vingt-quinze
96 quatre-vingt-seize
97 quatre-vingt-dix-sept
98 quatre-vingt-dix-huit
99 quatre-vingt-dix-neuf
100 cent

Higher Numbers

  • 1,000 – mille
  • 10,000 – dix mille
  • 100,000 – cent mille
  • 1,000,000 – un million

Pronunciation Tips

  • Un (1) is pronounced like “uh,” while deux (2) sounds like “duh.”
  • The number quatre (4) has a hard “k” sound, while cinq (5) has a nasal sound.
  • For eighteen (18), remember that it’s pronounced “dix-huit,” literally meaning “ten-eight.”

Usage in Context

Asking for Prices

  • Combien ça coûte? (How much does it cost?)
  • C’est dix euros. (It’s ten euros.)

Telling Time

  • Il est une heure. (It’s one o’clock.)
  • Il est trois heures et demie. (It’s three-thirty.)

Dates

  • Aujourd’hui, c’est le 15 septembre. (Today is September 15th.)
  • Mon anniversaire est le 20 mai. (My birthday is on May 20th.)

Numbers are a fundamental aspect of the French language, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations. By familiarizing yourself with the vocabulary and concepts related to numbers, you’ll be better equipped to navigate conversations, transactions, and interactions in French. Practice using these numbers in context, and soon you’ll feel confident incorporating them into your daily conversations!

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