Learning how to talk about phone numbers in French is practical for everyday conversations, especially when meeting new people, making appointments, or requesting information. This guide covers key vocabulary and example sentences to confidently ask for, share, and understand phone numbers.
Phone Number Vocabulary
Here are the most common words and phrases related to phone numbers in French.
| French Word | English Translation | Part of Speech |
|---|---|---|
| le numéro de téléphone | phone number | noun phrase |
| le téléphone | telephone / phone | noun |
| appeler | to call | verb |
| composer | to dial | verb |
| décrocher | to pick up (the phone) | verb |
| raccrocher | to hang up | verb |
| un indicatif | area code / dialing code | noun |
| portable | cell phone / mobile | noun / adjective |
| fixe | landline | adjective / noun |
| joindre | to reach / get in touch with | verb |
Useful Phrases
These are useful sentence patterns you'll need to ask for and share phone numbers naturally in conversation.
| French Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Quel est ton numéro de téléphone ? | What’s your phone number? |
| Puis-je avoir ton numéro ? | Can I have your number? |
| Comment je peux te joindre ? | How can I reach you? |
| Mon numéro est le... | My number is... |
| Je t’appelle ce soir. | I’ll call you tonight. |
| C’est un numéro de portable ? | Is that a cell phone number? |
| Je n’ai pas de téléphone. | I don’t have a phone. |
| Rappelle-moi plus tard. | Call me back later. |
| Tu peux me passer ton portable ? | Can you give me your cell phone? |
| J’ai laissé un message. | I left a message. |
Examples
Here are a few typical dialogues to see how the vocabulary and phrases fit into real conversations.
| French Dialogue | English Dialogue |
|---|---|
| — Tu as mon numéro ? <br>— Oui, c’est le 06 12 34 56 78. | — Do you have my number? <br>— Yes, it’s 06 12 34 56 78. |
| — Je peux avoir ton numéro, s’il te plaît ? <br>— Bien sûr : 07 89 01 23 45. | — Can I have your number, please? <br>— Of course: 07 89 01 23 45. |
| — C’est un portable ou un fixe ? <br>— C’est un portable. | — Is it a cell phone or a landline? <br>— It’s a cell phone. |
| — Comment on compose un numéro international en France ? <br>— Il faut taper 00 + indicatif pays + numéro. | — How do you dial an international number in France? <br>— You need to enter 00 + country code + number. |
| — Je t’appelle ce soir. <br>— D’accord, à plus tard ! | — I’ll call you tonight. <br>— Okay, see you later! |
Tips for Remembering
- French phone numbers usually have 10 digits and are written in pairs: 06 12 34 56 78.
- The first digit often indicates the type of number (e.g., 06 or 07 for mobile phones, 01–05 for landlines).
- Use "appeler" for "to call" and "composer" for "to dial."
- When asking for a number, "Quel est ton numéro ?" is very natural.
- To clarify, you can ask: "C’est un portable ou un fixe ?" (Is it a cell phone or a landline?).
With these basics, you’ll be able to handle phone numbers smoothly in French!
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- Part of Speech: noun phrase
- English Translation: phone number
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
