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How to Say "Three" in French
The French word for 'three', essential for counting, ordering, and telling time.
trois
TRWAHneutral
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Use 'trois' when counting items, ordering three of something at a café, or stating the time as three o'clock. It's a fundamental number for everyday transactions.
Alternatives
- trioRefers to a group of three people or things, not just the number itself.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 'oi' sound
The 'oi' in 'trois' sounds like 'wah', not 'oy' as in 'boy'.
Silent 's' at the end
The final 's' in 'trois' is silent, so don't pronounce it.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
how to say three in french
The standard French word for 'three' is 'trois'. It's pronounced roughly like 'trwah'.
french number 3 pronunciation
The pronunciation of 'trois' is TRWAH, with the emphasis on the single syllable. Make sure to get the 'oi' sound right.
how to use trois in a sentence
You can use 'trois' when counting, for example, 'J'ai trois pommes' (I have three apples). It's also used for time, like 'Il est trois heures' (It is three o'clock).
What is the number 3 in French?
The number 3 in French is trois.
How do you pronounce 3 in French?
The French word for three, 'trois', is pronounced roughly like 'trwah'.
How do you say 1, 2, 3 in French?
The numbers 1, 2, and 3 in French are 'un', 'deux', and 'trois' respectively.
