Overview
This lecture teaches how to count from 1 to 20 in French, focusing on pronunciation, repetition, and recognizing numbers.
Counting 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.
- Practice saying these numbers repeatedly to improve pronunciation and recall.
- Try counting both forward and backward (dix to un) to reinforce learning.
- Start counting from random numbers (e.g., from 3 or 7) to test your knowledge.
Counting from 11 to 20 in French
- The numbers from 11 to 20 in French are: onze, douze, treize, quatorze, quinze, seize, dix-sept, dix-huit, dix-neuf, vingt.
- Numbers 17, 18, and 19 use "dix" plus the number: dix-sept (17), dix-huit (18), dix-neuf (19).
- Repetition and careful listening are important for mastering these numbers.
- Practice repeating both the sequence and recognizing the written and spoken forms.
Practice Techniques
- Test yourself by recognizing numbers spoken in French or shown as digits.
- Practice identifying and pronouncing numbers as they appear in different contexts.
- Use games and repetition exercises to reinforce learning.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Un — one
- Deux — two
- Trois — three
- Quatre — four
- Cinq — five
- Six — six
- Sept — seven
- Huit — eight
- Neuf — nine
- Dix — ten
- Onze — eleven
- Douze — twelve
- Treize — thirteen
- Quatorze — fourteen
- Quinze — fifteen
- Seize — sixteen
- Dix-sept — seventeen
- Dix-huit — eighteen
- Dix-neuf — nineteen
- Vingt — twenty
Action Items / Next Steps
- Practice counting from 1 to 20 in French daily, both aloud and in writing.
- Test yourself by reading and listening to numbers in French.
- Watch the lesson again and continue practicing number recognition and pronunciation.