Numbers 1–10
Today's goal: say and write the numbers 1 to 10 in French, and use them in the pattern J'ai ___ [objects].
The numbers — keep this for reference
- 1 — un
- 2 — deux
- 3 — trois
- 4 — quatre
- 5 — cinq
- 6 — six
- 7 — sept
- 8 — huit
- 9 — neuf
- 10 — dix
Tricky sounds — watch these
- cinq — the q is silent. Say "sank" but with a French nasal.
- six — the x makes an "s" sound at the end: "sees".
- sept — the p is silent. Say "set".
- huit — starts with a "w" sound: "weet".
- neuf — the f is pronounced: "nuff".
- dix — the x makes an "s" sound: "dees".
The key pattern: J'ai ___ [objects].
Example: J'ai trois crayons. = I have three pencils.
Warm-Up
Do this on paper before anything else.
Write on paper
- Write the numbers 1 to 10 in a column. Next to each, write the French word.
- Now cover the numbers and write the French words from memory — 1 to 10 in order.
- Write J'ai trois crayons. — 3 times.
- Write J'ai sept livres. — 3 times.
- Write any number sentence of your choice using J'ai ___.
Tip: say the French number out loud as you write it — rhythm helps memory.
Say it aloud
Count out loud twice — once slowly, once at normal speed. Then count backwards from 10 to 1.
Numbers at a Glance
Each number shown with dots, its digit, its French word, and a pronunciation tip. Use this as a reference while you do the exercises.
Practice
Print and do these on paper first. Then repeat on screen.
Listen & select
Press Play to hear a number. Select the correct French word.
Which number do you hear?
Which number do you hear?
Which number do you hear?
Which number do you hear?
Which number do you hear?
Which number do you hear?
Match the number to its word
Tap a numeral, then tap the French word that matches it.
Quick Check
Choose the correct answer.
1. How do you say 5 in French?
2. Which number comes after six?
3. "J'ai neuf crayons." How many pencils is that?
4. In sept, which letter is silent?
5. Which sentence means "I have 8 books"?
6. What is trois + quatre in French?
7. Which number sounds like "weet"?
8. What is dix − deux in French?
Write it yourself
Write the French number word. No looking at the reference card — try from memory first.
1. Write the French word for 7.
2. Write the French word for 4.
3. Write the full sentence: I have 5 pencils.
4. Write the full sentence: I have 10 books.
Speaking Practice
Practise on your own while your teacher speaks with another student.
Count and use the numbers
Do each task out loud.
- Count from 1 to 10 in French — twice.
- Count backwards from 10 to 1 — twice.
- Count in twos: deux, quatre, six, huit, dix.
- Pick up objects around you. Say J'ai ___ [object] for each count.
- Tell your neighbour: J'ai ___ ans. (I am ___ years old.)
Look ahead: in Lesson 07 you will learn 11 to 31. The numbers you know now are the building blocks for all of them.
Audio practice
Press Play for each number. Listen, then try to write the word in your Writing Space. Check the number grid if you need help.
1 — un
2 — deux
3 — trois
4 — quatre
5 — cinq
6 — six
7 — sept
8 — huit
9 — neuf
10 — dix
Game Time
Match each numeral to its French word. When you find a pair, say the number out loud and count that many objects you can see in the room.