Counting by tens reveals patterns that make learning large numbers easier and faster in everyday French.
Tens Vocabulary
Tens vocabulary gives you landmark numbers for prices, dates, and quantities in all sorts of contexts.
| French Word(s) | English Word(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| dix | ten | |
| vingt | twenty | |
| trente | thirty | |
| quarante | forty | |
| cinquante | fifty | |
| soixante | sixty | |
| soixante-dix | seventy | |
| quatre-vingts | eighty | |
| quatre-vingt-dix | ninety | |
| cent | hundred |
Counting From 10 To 100
Counting from 10 to 100 by tens follows set vocabulary for each decade, with a few special forms for 70, 80, and 90.
Special Tens
Special tens like 70, 80, and 90 use unique constructions: 70 is soixante-dix, 80 is quatre-vingts, and 90 is quatre-vingt-dix.
Larger Numbers
Larger numbers build on tens vocabulary with cent for hundred and mille for thousand, combining them smoothly for big amounts.
Summary
Counting by tens in French relies on key vocabulary for each decade plus special forms for 70, 80, and 90 that learners should practice.
Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025