Addition vocabulary, including terms for numbers, operations, and expressions used in French math.
French addition vocabulary includes terms for numbers, the plus operation, and common expressions for summing and calculating. Understanding these basics helps build a strong foundation for math in French.
- plus — plus
- addition — addition
- somme — sum
- total — total
- compter — to count
- calculer — to calculate
- égal — equals
- chiffre — digit/number
- nombre — number
- ajouter — to add
Number Vocabulary
French numbers follow a logical pattern, with unique words for 1–20 and special rules above 70. This section covers basic numerals used in addition.
- un — one
- deux — two
- trois — three
- quatre — four
- cinq — five
- six — six
- sept — seven
- huit — eight
- neuf — nine
- dix — ten
Addition Operation Vocabulary
These are the core math terms for performing and describing addition in French.
- plus — plus
- additionner — to add
- ajouter — to add
- somme — sum
- total — total
- résultat — result
- calcul — calculation
- compter — to count
- opération — operation
- égal — equals
Mathematical Expressions
Common phrases used to read or write addition problems and explain the process.
- combien font... ? — how much is ... ?
- le résultat est... — the result is ...
- faire une addition — to do an addition
- ajoutez... à... — add ... to ...
- la somme de... et... — the sum of ... and ...
- plus grand que — greater than
- plus petit que — less than
- le total de... — the total of ...
- c’est égal à... — it equals ...
- encore plus — even more
Practice Phrases
Simple sentences for practicing addition vocabulary in context.
- Deux plus deux égale quatre. — Two plus two equals four.
- J’ajoute trois au total. — I add three to the total.
- Quelle est la somme de cinq et six ? — What is the sum of five and six?
- Le résultat est onze. — The result is eleven.
- Comptez tous les nombres. — Count all the numbers.
- Faisons une addition. — Let’s do an addition.
- Ajoute dix à vingt. — Add ten to twenty.
- Le total est trente. — The total is thirty.
- Plus cinq, s’il vous plaît. — Plus five, please.
- Ça fait quinze. — That makes fifteen.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025