Numbers in french language:

It turns out, learning one, two, three, and beyond in French isn’t all that simple.

Learning French numbers can be a real chore. Even once you’ve read, reviewed, and studied a list of French numbers from one to one million, you haven’t really learned French numbers until you’ve practiced a lot.

In this blog, we will discuss the most effective and efficient techniques through which you can learn numbers in the french language.

Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the pronunciation of French numbers, it’s time to put your ears to the test. Choose an audio clip or video like this one from French Circles, a francophone club featuring online classes. Write the numbers down as you hear them. Depending on how comfortable you are with French numbers, you can let the video play naturally, only giving yourself the allotted time to write your answers. Or you can pause and rewind, listening to the audio as many times as you need. Audio and video dictations include the answers at the end. Check yourself and record your score so you can keep track of your progress with each dictation exercise. You’ve practiced saying and listening to numbers. Now it’s time to try writing and spelling.

Using money to practice counting is an incredible way to master French numbers. When you’re dealing with a financial transaction of any size, whether buying a croissant or paying rent on a flat in Paris, the stakes are higher than normal. If you don’t get your numbers right, you could end up paying too much.

Plus, dealing with money is something you already do every day—even if it’s done in English—and it’s something you’ll do every day while abroad in a French-speaking country. You need to familiarize yourself with the euro and learn how to form sentences with French numbers and currency. The best place to start is to watch and learn. Thankfully, the internet makes these tasks easy.

You’re ready to make it real. Grab a partner and delegate one person to play the role of the shopkeeper and the other to act as the customer. If you don’t have a partner, don’t sweat it—simply play both parts. Or you can read a dialogue already written online and assume the role of your choice.

There are also plenty of sites that allow you to connect with other French learners. Try this exercise with someone you meet on one of these online platforms.

Second, choose the type of store you want to simulate. Be sure to change the scenario each time so you can incorporate lots of different vocabulary while simultaneously learning your numbers.

Additionally, you’ll get to practice how to interact at a shop in French, so this lesson is like getting three separate exercises for the price of one—look at that, we’ve already started playing!

When learning French numbers, it’s important to learn all aspects of them so that you can apply your knowledge to real-life situations. Fortunately, learning them can be great fun, so get started right away!

The next step after the above, of course, is to start using your numbers in your actual life. Find French stores and restaurants where the language is spoken, and starting using your newfound knowledge to treat yourself to French cuisine and other treats.