Numbers 1 to 10 in French
Welcome back!
In Lesson 3, you learned how to ask someone how they are and how to reply.
Today, we’ll learn one of the most useful parts of any language:
Numbers.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:
- Count from 1 to 10 in French
- Recognise common numbers
- Use numbers in simple situations
- Feel more confident when travelling in France
Let’s begin.
1. Number One
Un
(Uhn)
Meaning:
One
Example:
Un café.
One coffee.
2. Number Two
Deux
(Duh)
Meaning:
Two
Example:
Deux cafés.
Two coffees.
3. Number Three
Trois
(Twah)
Meaning:
Three
4. Number Four
Quatre
(Katr)
Meaning:
Four
5. Number Five
Cinq
(Sank)
Meaning:
Five
6. Number Six
Six
(Sees)
Meaning:
Six
7. Number Seven
Sept
(Set)
Meaning:
Seven
8. Number Eight
Huit
(Weet)
Meaning:
Eight
9. Number Nine
Neuf
(Nerf)
Meaning:
Nine
10. Number Ten
Dix
(Dees)
Meaning:
Ten
11. Counting Together
Let’s count from 1 to 10.
Un
Deux
Trois
Quatre
Cinq
Six
Sept
Huit
Neuf
Dix
Now try saying them aloud.
Repeat them three times.
Don’t worry about sounding perfect.
The goal is simply to become familiar with the sounds.
12. Numbers in Real Life
Imagine you’re buying croissants.
You might hear:
Un croissant.
One croissant.
Deux croissants.
Two croissants.
Trois croissants.
Three croissants.
Numbers appear everywhere in France.
The more familiar you are with them, the easier everyday life becomes.
13. Practice Time
Can you match the French numbers to the English numbers?
Un = ?
Deux = ?
Trois = ?
Quatre = ?
Cinq = ?
Answers:
Un = One
Deux = Two
Trois = Three
Quatre = Four
Cinq = Five
14. Quick Reading Exercise
Read these aloud.
Trois
Sept
Deux
Dix
Cinq
Un
Huit
Neuf
The more you practise speaking, the faster your confidence will grow.
15. A Mini Conversation
Person 1:
Bonjour !
Person 2:
Bonjour !
Person 1:
Combien ?
(How many?)
Person 2:
Trois.
(Three.)
Person 1:
Merci.
Person 2:
De rien.
(You’re welcome.)
Even with a handful of words, you’re already communicating.
Quick Practice
Translate these into French:
- One
- Two
- Four
- Seven
- Ten
Answers:
- Un
- Deux
- Quatre
- Sept
- Dix
Mini Challenge
Can you count from 1 to 10 without looking?
Un
Deux
Trois
Quatre
Cinq
Six
Sept
Huit
Neuf
Dix
If you can, congratulations!
You’ve just learned your first ten French numbers.
Lesson Summary
Today you learned:
Un = One
Deux = Two
Trois = Three
Quatre = Four
Cinq = Five
Six = Six
Sept = Seven
Huit = Eight
Neuf = Nine
Dix = Ten
These numbers will help you understand prices, dates, times, addresses, and many everyday conversations in French.
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In Lesson 5, we’ll learn some of the most useful words in any language:
Yes, No, Please, and Thank You.