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How to Say "One hundred" in French
The French word for 'one hundred', used for counting and prices. Essential for shopping and everyday transactions.
cent
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Use 'cent' when counting items or stating prices that reach one hundred. For example, if a shirt costs 100 euros, you'd say 'cent euros'. It's also used in larger numbers, like 'deux cent' for two hundred.
Alternatives
- une centaineUse this for 'around one hundred' or 'a hundred or so'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 't'
The 't' in 'cent' is silent; it sounds like 'sahn'.
Confusing with 'sans'
'Sans' means 'without' and is pronounced the same, so context is key.
A small cultural note
In French, when 'cent' is multiplied (like 'deux cent'), the 't' is often pronounced, especially in more formal speech. However, for just 'cent' itself, the 't' remains silent.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
how to say 100 euros in french
You say 'cent euros'. Make sure to pronounce 'cent' as 'sahn'.
french number 100 pronunciation
The standard pronunciation is 'sahn', with a silent 't'. It's a nasal vowel sound.
is cent masculine or feminine
Numbers like 'cent' are invariable and do not take gender agreement in French.
