Numbers and Counting in French

Learning numbers is fundamental for daily communication in French. Here are the basics of counting in French.

Numbers 1 to 20

  1. Un
  2. Deux
  3. Trois
  4. Quatre
  5. Cinq
  6. Six
  7. Sept
  8. Huit
  9. Neuf
  10. Dix
  11. Onze
  12. Douze
  13. Treize
  14. Quatorze
  15. Quinze
  16. Seize
  17. Dix-sept
  18. Dix-huit
  19. Dix-neuf
  20. Vingt

Counting by Tens

  • 30: Trente
  • 40: Quarante
  • 50: Cinquante
  • 60: Soixante
  • 70: Soixante-dix
  • 80: Quatre-vingts
  • 90: Quatre-vingt-dix
  • 100: Cent

Examples:

  • 21 - Vingt et un
  • 32 - Trente-deux
  • 45 - Quarante-cinq
  • 58 - Cinquante-huit
  • 99 - Quatre-vingt-dix-neuf

Numbers play a vital role in French conversations, from discussing age and time to quantities and prices. Practice counting and using numbers in context to improve your fluency.