🪶 Before you start
You don’t need to memorize everything at once.
Just listen, repeat, and start recognizing patterns.🔴 1. Numbers 0–10 (the foundation)
Keep this clean + rhythmic
0 — zéro
1 — un
2 — deux
3 — trois
4 — quatre
5 — cinq
6 — six
7 — sept
8 — huit
9 — neuf
10 — dix👉 Add audio here (very important)
💡 Tip:
Say them out loud once — don’t just read.🔍 2. A few sounds to notice
Don’t explain everything — just guide attention.
“x” in six and dix
six
dix💡 Sometimes sounds like “s”
Sometimes you don’t hear the “x” clearly
👉 Don’t worry — you’ll get used to it
cinq
cinq💡 Ends with a nasal sound
(not a hard “k” like in English)
huit
huit💡 Sounds like “weet”
The “h” is silent
🔴 3. Numbers 11–16 (new forms)
11 — onze
12 — douze
13 — treize
14 — quatorze
15 — quinze
16 — seize👉 These are unique — just get familiar with them
🔴 4. Numbers 17–20 (a pattern appears)
17 — dix-sept
18 — dix-huit
19 — dix-neuf
20 — vingt💡 Notice:
17–19 = “10 + number”👉 This is your first pattern
🧠 5. A small observation
French numbers may feel unfamiliar at first.
But many follow patterns — you’ll start to see them quickly.🎯 Quick check
What is 15?
- quatorze
- quinze ✅
- seize🪶 Closing
You don’t need to remember everything right now.
Just try to recognize these numbers when you see them again.