French 101 Numbers Higher and Money
38 flashcards covering French 101 Numbers Higher and Money for the FRENCH-101 French 101 Topics section.
The topic of numbers higher than 20 and money in French is essential for mastering basic communication in the language, as outlined in the Beginning French I curriculum. This section covers numerical vocabulary, including counting, expressing prices, and handling currency, which are foundational skills for everyday interactions in French-speaking environments.
On practice exams and competency assessments, questions may require students to translate numbers or prices from French to English and vice versa. Common traps include confusion over the structure of numbers, especially those above 70, as well as the correct use of currency terms. Students often misinterpret phrases involving cents and euros, leading to errors in context.
A practical tip to keep in mind is to practice speaking numbers aloud, as pronunciation can significantly affect understanding in real-world situations.
Terms (38)
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What is the French word for 'one hundred'?
The French word for 'one hundred' is 'cent'. This is used to denote the number 100 in French (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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How do you say 'two hundred' in French?
'Two hundred' in French is 'deux cents'. The word 'cents' is plural because it refers to more than one hundred (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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What is the French term for 'one thousand'?
The French term for 'one thousand' is 'mille'. This term is used for the number 1000 in French (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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How do you express 'one thousand five hundred' in French?
'One thousand five hundred' is expressed as 'mille cinq cents' in French. The word 'cents' is plural here (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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What is the French word for 'ten thousand'?
The French word for 'ten thousand' is 'dix mille'. This is used to denote the number 10,000 in French (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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How do you say 'twenty-five' in French?
'Twenty-five' in French is 'vingt-cinq'. This combines 'vingt' (twenty) and 'cinq' (five) (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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What is the French term for 'thirty'?
The French term for 'thirty' is 'trente'. This is used for the number 30 in French (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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How do you express 'forty-two' in French?
'Forty-two' is expressed as 'quarante-deux' in French, combining 'quarante' (forty) and 'deux' (two) (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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What is the French word for 'fifty'?
The French word for 'fifty' is 'cinquante'. This is used to denote the number 50 in French (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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How do you say 'sixty-seven' in French?
'Sixty-seven' in French is 'soixante-sept', combining 'soixante' (sixty) and 'sept' (seven) (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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What is the French term for 'eighty'?
The French term for 'eighty' is 'quatre-vingts'. This is used for the number 80 in French (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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How do you express 'ninety-nine' in French?
'Ninety-nine' is expressed as 'quatre-vingt-dix-neuf' in French, combining 'quatre-vingt-dix' (ninety) and 'neuf' (nine) (Promenades, Numbers chapter).
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What is the French word for 'money'?
The French word for 'money' is 'argent'. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you say 'one euro' in French?
'One euro' in French is 'un euro'. The word 'euro' remains the same in both languages (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French term for 'five euros'?
The French term for 'five euros' is 'cinq euros'. The word 'euros' is plural for more than one (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you express 'twenty-five euros' in French?
'Twenty-five euros' is expressed as 'vingt-cinq euros' in French (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French word for 'a hundred euros'?
The French word for 'a hundred euros' is 'cent euros'. The term 'euros' is plural here (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you say 'three hundred euros' in French?
'Three hundred euros' in French is 'trois cents euros'. The word 'cents' is plural because it refers to more than one hundred (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French term for 'one thousand euros'?
The French term for 'one thousand euros' is 'mille euros'. The word 'euros' remains the same (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you express 'fifty cents' in French?
'Fifty cents' is expressed as 'cinquante centimes' in French. The term 'centimes' refers to the subunit of the euro (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French word for 'change' (money)?
The French word for 'change' in the context of money is 'monnaie'. This refers to the coins returned after a purchase (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you say 'I would like to buy this' in French?
'I would like to buy this' is said as 'Je voudrais acheter ceci' in French, commonly used in shopping contexts (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French term for 'price'?
The French term for 'price' is 'prix'. This is used to refer to the cost of items (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you express 'What is the price?' in French?
'What is the price?' is expressed as 'Quel est le prix ?' in French, a common question when shopping (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French word for 'discount'?
The French word for 'discount' is 'réduction'. This term is used when discussing price reductions (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you say 'I need change' in French?
'I need change' is said as 'J'ai besoin de monnaie' in French, useful when requesting smaller bills or coins (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French term for 'cash'?
The French term for 'cash' is 'espèces'. This is used to refer to physical money (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you express 'I pay in cash' in French?
'I pay in cash' is expressed as 'Je paie en espèces' in French (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French word for 'receipt'?
The French word for 'receipt' is 'reçu'. This is the document provided after a purchase (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you say 'Can I have a receipt?' in French?
'Can I have a receipt?' is said as 'Puis-je avoir un reçu ?' in French, often asked after making a purchase (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French term for 'bank'?
The French term for 'bank' is 'banque'. This is where financial transactions occur (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you express 'I need to go to the bank' in French?
'I need to go to the bank' is expressed as 'J'ai besoin d'aller à la banque' in French (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French word for 'savings'?
The French word for 'savings' is 'économies'. This refers to money set aside for future use (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you say 'I want to save money' in French?
'I want to save money' is said as 'Je veux économiser de l'argent' in French (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French term for 'credit card'?
The French term for 'credit card' is 'carte de crédit'. This is used for electronic payments (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you express 'I pay by credit card' in French?
'I pay by credit card' is expressed as 'Je paie par carte de crédit' in French (Promenades, Money chapter).
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What is the French word for 'loan'?
The French word for 'loan' is 'prêt'. This refers to borrowed money (Promenades, Money chapter).
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How do you say 'I need a loan' in French?
'I need a loan' is said as 'J'ai besoin d'un prêt' in French (Promenades, Money chapter).