Learn numbers and counting in French with our engaging resources designed for grade 4-6 kids. From one to ten, and beyond, explore the world of French numerals through interactive activities, games, and fun exercises.
In this tutorial, we will learn how to count from 1 to 20 in French, as well as some useful tips for counting higher numbers. Let's get started!
Counting from 1 to 20
1 - un (uh)
2 - deux (duh)
3 - trois (twah)
4 - quatre (katruh)
5 - cinq (sank)
6 - six (sees)
7 - sept (set)
8 - huit (weet)
9 - neuf (nuhf)
10 - dix (dees)
11 - onze (onz)
12 - douze (dooz)
13 - treize (trehz)
14 - quatorze (kah-tohrz)
15 - quinze (kahnz)
16 - seize (sehz)
17 - dix-sept (dees-set)
18 - dix-huit (dees-weet)
19 - dix-neuf (dees-nuhf)
20 - vingt (vahn)
Counting Higher Numbers
Once you learn the numbers from 1 to 20, counting higher numbers becomes easier. Here's a simple rule to follow:
For numbers between 21 and 69, you combine the tens digit (20, 30, 40, etc.) with the units digit (1 to 9). For example:
21 - vingt et un (vahn tay uh)
38 - trente-huit (trahnt wheat)
56 - cinquante-six (sank-ahnt sees)
For numbers between 70 and 99, you use the word for 60 (soixante) and add the units digit (10 to 19).
For example:
73 - soixante-treize (swah-sahnt trehz)
88 - quatre-vingt-huit (katr-vahn wheat)
94 - quatre-vingt-quatorze (katr-vahn kah-tohrz)
Counting Practice
Let's practice counting in French:
1 - un
10 - dix
15 - quinze
23 - vingt-trois
42 - quarante-deux
57 - cinquante-sept
69 - soixante-neuf
76 - soixante-seize
82 - quatre-vingt-deux
99 - quatre-vingt-dix-neuf
Remember to practice saying the numbers out loud to improve your pronunciation and familiarity with French numbers.