Numbers in French 1–100
Mastering French numbers is one of the first steps towards becoming fluent in the language. Whether you're counting your possessions or telling time, knowing how to say "French numbers 1 to 100" will open up a world of possibilities.
How to Count in French: 1 to 10
The pronunciation pattern for these numbers is relatively straightforward. Each number has its own unique sound and rhythm, which 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
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 | / |
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. Ordinals are formed by adding "-ième" to the cardinal number.
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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