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How to Say "Ten" in French
The French word for 'ten' is 'dix'. Use it for counting, prices, and telling time.
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Use 'dix' when counting items, stating a price, or referring to the hour of ten (e.g., 'il est dix heures'). It's a fundamental number for everyday transactions and scheduling.
Alternatives
- dix !Use with an exclamation mark for emphasis, like shouting 'Ten!'
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 'x'
The 'x' in 'dix' is silent; it sounds like 'DEES' not 'DIX'.
Confusing with 'dis'
'Dis' means 'say' (imperative singular); 'dix' is the number ten.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say ten o'clock in French?
To say ten o'clock, you say 'il est dix heures'. 'Il est' means 'it is' and 'heures' means 'hours'.
What is the price of something that costs ten euros in French?
You would say 'ça coûte dix euros'. 'Ça coûte' means 'it costs'.
How do French people count to ten?
French counting starts with 'un' (one), 'deux' (two), and continues up to 'dix' (ten).
How do you say ten in French?
The French word for ten is 'dix'. It is pronounced like 'dees'.
How do you pronounce dix?
The French word 'dix' is pronounced roughly like 'dees'. The 'x' at the end is silent.
What are the numbers from 1 to 10 in French?
The numbers from 1 to 10 in French are: un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, neuf, dix.
