French Numbers Counting and Telling the Time

Welcome to our exciting French language lesson: “French Numbers: Counting adn Telling teh Time”! Whether you’re just beginning your journey in learning French or looking to brush up on your skills,this lesson is designed especially for English speakers eager to enhance their vocabulary with essential French phrases and French sentences.

In this engaging session, we will explore the basics of counting from 1 to 100, helping you master the numbers that are basic for everyday dialog. You’ll also learn how to tell the time in French, unlocking another key aspect of the language that will be invaluable during your travels or daily conversations.

With step-by-step guidance and practical examples, you’ll gain confidence in using French numbers and expressing time like a native speaker. Join us as we make learning French both fun and interactive!

Understanding the Basics of French Numbers

Sentence/Phrase in French Translation in English
Je voudrais acheter deux pommes. I would like to buy two apples.
il est trois heures. It is three o’clock.
Quel âge as-tu? How old are you?
J’ai vingt ans. I am twenty years old.
Combien ça coûte? How much does it cost?
Il est midi. It is indeed noon.
Nous avons besoin de cinq billets. We need five tickets.
C’est une belle journée. It’s a gorgeous day.
Où est la gare? Where is the train station?
Je veux une table pour quatre personnes. I want a table for four peopel.
Il est quinze heures trente. It is three thirty.
Tu as mon numéro de téléphone? do you have my phone number?
Il y a dix jours dans une semaine. There are seven days in a week.
Nous partons à neuf heures. We are leaving at nine o’clock.
J’aime ce film. I like this movie.
Il y a vingt-quatre heures dans une journée. There are twenty-four hours in a day.
Peux-tu m’aider? Can you help me?
Quand est ton anniversaire? When is your birthday?
J’ai besoin de trois litres de lait. I need three liters of milk.
Il est dix heures moins le quart. It is a quarter to ten.
Où est le supermarché? Where is the supermarket?
Je vais au travail à huit heures. I go to work at eight o’clock.
Combien de frères as-tu? How many brothers do you have?
Il est quatre heures et demie. It is four thirty.
Quel temps fait-il aujourd’hui? What is the weather like today?
Je voudrais un café s’il vous plaît. I would like a coffee please.
Il coûte cinquante euros. It costs fifty euros.
Je dois prendre le bus à sept heures. I need to take the bus at seven o’clock.
Combien de temps cela prend-il? how long does it take?
Il y a quinze élèves dans ma classe. There are fifteen students in my class.
C’est à quelle heure? At what time is it?
Je vais prendre le train à trois heures. I will take the train at three o’clock.
Nous avons un rendez-vous à dix heures. We have an appointment at ten o’clock.

Mastering Counting from One to One Hundred

French Sentence/Phrase English translation
Un, deux, trois. One, two, three.
Quelle heure est-il ? What time is it?
Il est une heure. It is one o’clock.
Deux heures du matin. Two o’clock in the morning.
Trois heures de l’après-midi. Three o’clock in the afternoon.
Quatre heures moins le quart. Quarter to four.
Je voudrais acheter un billet. I would like to buy a ticket.
Cela coûte dix euros. That costs ten euros.
Combien ça coûte ? How much does it cost?
J’ai un rendez-vous à cinq heures. I have an appointment at five o’clock.
Il est six heures et demie. it is indeed half past six.
Sept jours dans une semaine. Seven days in a week.
Huit heures moins cinq. Five minutes to eight.
Neuf heures du soir. Nine o’clock in the evening.
Dix heures aujourd’hui. Ten o’clock today.
Comment dit-on un en anglais ? How do you say one in English?
Douze mois dans une année. Twelve months in a year.
Il est temps de partir. It is time to leave.
Je serai là à midi. I will be there at noon.
L’école commence à huit heures. School starts at eight o’clock.
Nous avons une réunion à trois heures. We have a meeting at three o’clock.
Il est presque cinq heures. It is indeed almost five o’clock.
elle a cours après-midi. She has class in the afternoon.
Quel âge as-tu ? How old are you?
J’ai vingt ans. I am twenty years old.
Il y a trente jours dans ce mois. There are thirty days in this month.
Quatorze jours dans deux semaines. Fourteen days in two weeks.
Voici une horloge. Here is a clock.
Rendez-vous à onze heures. Meeting at eleven o’clock.
Quel temps fait-il à cinq heures ? What is the weather like at five o’clock?
Nous partons à sept heures précises. We leave at seven o’clock sharp.
Il est déjà trois heures. It’s already three o’clock.

Exploring Time in French: Essential Vocabulary and Phrases

Sentence/Phrase in French Translation in English
Je veux deux pommes. I want two apples.
Il y a trois livres sur la table. There are three books on the table.
Nous avons quatre chats. We have four cats.
Cinq personnes attendent ici. Five people are waiting here.
La réunion commence à six heures. The meeting starts at six o’clock.
J’ai un rendez-vous à sept heures. I have an appointment at seven o’clock.
Il est huit heures et demie. It is half past eight.
Elle a neuf ans. She is nine years old.
Nous sommes dix au total. There are ten of us in total.
Il est midi. It is noon.
Je vais au marché à une heure. I am going to the market at one o’clock.
Quelle heure est-il ? What time is it?
Il est deux heures moins le quart. It is a quarter to two.
C’est l’heure du déjeuner. It is lunchtime.
Je vais rentrer à trois heures. I will return at three o’clock.
Tu veux un verre d’eau ? Do you want a glass of water?
Il y a onze étoiles dans le ciel. There are eleven stars in the sky.
je vais acheter douze œufs. I am going to buy twelve eggs.
Les enfants jouent jusqu’à cinq heures. The children play until five o’clock.
Il fait froid à six heures du matin. It is indeed cold at six in the morning.
Je commence le travail à neuf heures. I start work at nine o’clock.
Elle a reçu quinze cadeaux pour son anniversaire. She received fifteen gifts for her birthday.
Il est temps d’y aller. It is time to go.
Nous avons un film à regarder à huit heures. We have a movie to watch at eight o’clock.
Combien coûte ce livre ? How much does this book cost?
Je prends le train à trois heures. I take the train at three o’clock.
J’ai juste un euro. I only have one euro.
Il reste vingt minutes. There are twenty minutes left.
Je suis occupé jusqu’à cinq heures. I am busy until five o’clock.
Faisons une pause à dix heures. Let’s take a break at ten o’clock.
Je veux quatorze billets de métro. I want fourteen metro tickets.
Peux-tu venir à quatre heures ? Can you come at four o’clock?
Il est un peu tard. It is a bit late.

Practical tips for Using Numbers and Telling Time in Everyday Situations

Sentence/Phrase in French Translation in English
Je veux un café, s’il vous plaît. I would like a coffee, please.
Combien ça coûte? How much does it cost?
Il est trois heures. it is indeed three o’clock.
Quel âge as-tu? how old are you?
J’ai vingt ans. I am twenty years old.
Où est la gare? Where is the train station?
Pouvez-vous m’aider? Can you help me?
Nous partons à cinq heures. We are leaving at five o’clock.
Quel jour sommes-nous? What day is it?
C’est lundi. It is Monday.
J’ai besoin d’un taxi. I need a taxi.
À quelle heure commence le film? What time does the movie start?
Je voudrais un billet, s’il vous plaît. I would like a ticket, please.
Où sont les toilettes? Where are the restrooms?
Je voudrais deux baguettes. I would like two baguettes.
C’est quel numéro? What number is it?
Il fait beau aujourd’hui. It is nice weather today.
Je ne comprends pas. I do not understand.
Est-ce loin d’ici? Is it far from here?
Vous avez une carte? do you have a map?
Quelle heure est-il? What time is it?
À quelle heure fermons-nous? What time do we close?
Il est cinq heures et demie. It is half past five.
Je veux acheter cela. I want to buy that.
Où est le supermarché? Where is the supermarket?
Il est temps d’y aller. It is time to go.
Combien de temps ça prend? how long does it take?
Je viens de France. I come from France.
À quelle heure as-tu été là? What time were you there?
Je vais à l’école. I am going to school.
C’est une bonne idée! That’s a good idea!
Je suis en retard. I am late.
J’ai un rendez-vous à quatre heures. I have an appointment at four o’clock.
As-tu une heure à me donner? Do you have a time for me?

In summary

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