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Challenge: High Numbers in French

by Sev

In today’s episode, we’ll review how to count using high numbers and we’ll practice! Are you ready for a fun challenge? Before we start, I suggest you review episode #6 to help you with counting from 20 to one hundred. You can find this episode here 👉 How to count from 20 to 100 in French 👈

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#1 Numbers You Absolutely Need To Know

In this section, we focus on the essential vocabulary you need to count with high numbers.

Dix = Ten. Do not voice the ‘X’ at the end of ‘Dix’ when followed by a consonant. Par exemples = je voudrais dix tomates.

Voice ‘Z’ at the end of ‘Dix’ when followed by a vowel. Par exemple = dix euros (pronunce dizuhro).

Cent = A hundred. Be careful when stating ‘One hundred’ since French only say ‘cent’ for ‘one hundred’.

And then, just like in English.

Deux cent = two hundred

Trois cent = Three hundred

(and so forth)

Par exemple : J’ai acheté ces chaussures cent euros =I bought this shoes one hundred euros.

Mille = A thousand. Be careful when stating ‘One thousand’ since French only say ‘mille’ for ‘one thousand’.

Par exemple : Ce billet d’avion coûte mille euros = This plane ticket is one thousand euros.

And then, just like in English.

deux mille = two thousand

trois mille = three thousand

Pay attention to the pronunciation and make sure to voice the ‘L’ sound.

Now, let’s go the the listening challenge!

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#2 High numbers using hundreds in French!

Let’s pretend you’re in France looking to buy expensive gifts! You’re looking at the price tags.

  • Parfum : 759,95 euros (sept cent cinquante neuf euros quatre vingt quinze)
  • Sac : 893,75 euros (huit cent quatre-vingt treize euros soixante-quinze)
  • Collier : 978, 99 euros (neuf cent soixante dix-huit euros quatre vingt dix-neuf)

#3 High numbers using thousands in French

In this third section, let’s pretend you’re in an antique store. You’re looking at the price tags.

  • Tableau : 5398 euros (cinq-mille trois cent quatre vingt dix huit euros)
  • Fauteuil : 1787 euros (mille sept cent quatre vingt sept euros)
  • Sofa : 3979 euros (trois mille neuf cent soixante dix neuf euros)