0Here’s a fun and easy guide to the numbers from 0 to 20 in French along with their pronunciations to make it exciting for you students. Let’s go on a journey through the French numbers!
0 – zéro
Pronunciation: zay-roh
Tip: It’s almost like saying "zero" in English but with a French flair!
1 – un
Pronunciation: uh (like a soft "uh" sound, from your nose!)
Tip: This is a little tricky, but once you get it, it sounds really French!
2 – deux
Pronunciation: duh
Tip: Imagine you're saying "duh" in English, but shorter.
3 – trois
Pronunciation: trwah
Tip: Like saying "twah" but with a little roll on the "r" for extra fun!
4 – quatre
Pronunciation: katr
Tip: It sounds like "cat" followed by a quick "truh."
5 – cinq
Pronunciation: sank
Tip: Think of the word "sink" but with a French twist!
6 – six
Pronunciation: sees
Tip: It’s like the English word "cease" but a little quicker.
7 – sept
Pronunciation: set
Tip: This one’s easy—just like the English word "set!"
8 – huit
Pronunciation: weet
Tip: Sounds like "wheat" but without the "h."
9 – neuf
Pronunciation: nuf
Tip: Rhymes with "stuff"—easy to remember!
10 – dix
Pronunciation: dees
Tip: Think of the word "peace," but with a "d."
11 – onze
Pronunciation: onz
Tip: Sounds like "owns," but with a slight "z" sound at the end.
12 – douze
Pronunciation: dooz
Tip: Sounds like "do’s" with a "z" at the end.
13 – treize
Pronunciation: trehz
Tip: Like "tres" in Spanish, but with a soft "z" sound.
14 – quatorze
Pronunciation: ka-torz
Tip: Think of "cat" + "doors," said quickly.
15 – quinze
Pronunciation: kanz
Tip: Sounds like "cans" but with a little French flair.
16 – seize
Pronunciation: sez
Tip: Rhymes with "says."
17 – dix-sept
Pronunciation: dees-set
Tip: Combine "dees" (10) + "set" (7) for this one!
18 – dix-huit
Pronunciation: dees-weet
Tip: Combine "dees" (10) + "weet" (8).
19 – dix-neuf
Pronunciation: dees-nuf
Tip: Combine "dees" (10) + "nuf" (9).
20 – vingt
Pronunciation: vahn
Tip: Sounds like "van," but softer and more nasal.
