Learn Numbers in French 1 to 100 - MostUsedWords.com
As of 2026, mastering the numbers from 1 to 100 is a fundamental step towards fluency in French. Whether you're counting your possessions or telling time, knowing these numbers will greatly enhance your language skills.
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How to Count in French: 1 to 10
The pronunciation pattern for numbers from 1 to 10 is relatively straightforward and unique. Each number has its own distinct sound and rhythm that you'll get used to with practice.
| Number | French | IPA Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | un | /œ̃/ (masculine) |
| 2 | deux | / |
| 3 | trois | / |
| 4 | quatre | / |
| 5 | cinq | / |
| 6 | six | / |
| 7 | sept | / |
| 8 | huit | /ɥit/ |
| 9 | neuf | / |
| 10 | dix | / |
Numbers 11 to 20 in French
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Browse all 4 volumes →The numbers from 11 to 20 follow a unique pattern. Unlike English, where you say "eleven" and "twelve," French uses compound forms for these numbers.
| Number | French | IPA Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | onze | /ɔ̃z/ |
| 12 | douze | / |
| 13 | treize | / |
| 14 | quatorze | / |
| 15 | quinze | / |
| 16 | sixte | / |
| 17 | dix-sept | / |
| 18 | dix-huit | / |
| 19 | dix-neuf | / |
| 20 | vingt | / |
Tens in French: 20, 30, 40 … 100
The tens follow a simple pattern. Each ten is formed by adding the suffix "-ante" to the number, except for "vingt" (twenty).
| Number | French | IPA Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | vingt | / |
| 30 | trente | / |
| 40 | quarante | / |
| 50 | cinquante | / |
| 60 | soixante | / |
| 70 | soixante-dix | / |
| 80 | quatre-vingts | / |
| 90 | quatre-vingt-dix | / |
| 100 | cent | / |
Numbers from 21 to 99 in French
To form numbers between 21 and 99, combine the tens with units using a hyphen. For example, twenty-one is "vingt-et-un," thirty-five is "trente-cinq."
| Number | French | IPA Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | vingt-et-un | / |
| 35 | trente-cinq | / |
| 47 | quarante-sept | / |
| 59 | cinqante-neuf | / |
| 63 | soixante-trois | / |
| 78 | soixante-dix-huit | / |
| 84 | quatre-vingts-quatre | / |
| 97 | quatre-vingt-dix-sept | / |
Usage of French Numbers in Dates and Years
In French, dates are typically written with the day followed by the month. For example, "le 15 janvier" (January 15th). When writing years, use the full number without any special formatting.
| Year | French | IPA Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | mille neuf cent vingt-trois | / |
| 1984 | mille neuf cent quatre-vingts-quatre | / |
How French Numbers Work: Key Rules
In French, numbers follow gender agreement rules. For example, "une heure" (one hour) is feminine, while "un jour" (one day) is masculine. To form compound numbers like 21 or 35, simply combine the tens and units with a hyphen: vingt-et-un for twenty-one, trente-cinq for thirty-five.
Numbers in Everyday French: Example Sentences
"Je veux acheter dix pommes et trois bananes." (I want to buy ten apples and three bananas.)
(Translation: I want to buy ten apples and three bananas.)
"Il est sept heures du matin." (It is seven o'clock in the morning.)
(Translation: It is seven o'clock in the morning.)
"Son numéro de téléphone est 06-1234-5678." (His phone number is 06-1234-5678.)
(Translation: His phone number is 06-1234-5678.)
"Elle a vingt ans et il a trente ans." (She is twenty years old and he is thirty years old.)
(Translation: She is twenty years old and he is thirty years old.)
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