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How to Say "Two" in French
The French word for 'two', essential for counting, ordering, and basic transactions in France.
deux
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Use 'deux' when counting items, ordering two of something at a café or market, or stating a quantity of two. It's a fundamental building block for many simple French sentences.
Alternatives
- secondUse this for 'second' in a sequence, not the quantity two.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 'x'
The final 'x' in 'deux' is silent; it sounds like 'du'.
Confusing with 'doux'
'Doux' means 'soft' or 'sweet' and is pronounced differently.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do I say two in French?
The standard French word for 'two' is 'deux'. It's pronounced roughly like 'duh'.
When do I use 'deux' vs 'second'?
'Deux' means the number two, as in a quantity. 'Second' means second in a series or order.
Is 'deux' used in formal French?
Yes, 'deux' is the standard word for two and is used in all registers of French, formal or informal.
What is a French word for 2?
The French word for the number two is 'deux'.
How is deux pronounced?
The French word 'deux' is pronounced similarly to the English word 'duh' but with a slight 'oo' sound at the end, like 'dø'.
What is 'two' in French words?
The French word for 'two' is 'deux'.
What is 'two' in French pronunciation?
The French word for 'two', 'deux', is pronounced roughly as 'dø', with the 'ø' sound similar to the 'eu' in the French word 'feu'.
