French Numbers from 1 to 69

Goal: Learn to count in French from 1 to 69 with clear logic and confidence!

Are you just starting French? This is the perfect first step before tackling 70–100!

Why this article?

French numbers from 1 to 69 are actually very regular and easy to learn once you see the pattern.

If you’re just starting French, this guide is perfect for you.

Numbers 1–20 (Learn these by heart!)

These are the foundation of everything. You need to memorize these first.

Listen to it here:

After 20, the pattern begins!

French uses a very logical system with tens + units.

The multiples of 10

Combine them with 1–9

Just combine the tens and units:

• 22 = vingt-deux
• 35 = trente-cinq
• 48 = quarante-huit
• 59 = cinquante-neuf

But wait! What about 21, 31, 41, 51, 61?

They are a little special. You add “et” before “un”:

• 21 = vingt-et-un
• 31 = trente-et-un
• 41 = quarante-et-un
• 51 = cinquante-et-un
• 61 = soixante-et-un

🧠 Only numbers ending in 1 (except 81, 91) use “et”.

Mini quiz – Try it!

Fill in the blanks in French:

1. 24 =
2. 36 =
3. 41 =
4. 50 =
5. 61 =

Recap

✅ Numbers from 1 to 69 in French are easy once you know:

• 1–20 by heart
• multiples of 10
• how to combine them (with a little “et” for 21/31/…/61)

Want to keep going?

Counting in French becomes even more fun when you reach 70–100 .

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