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"Eighteen" in French: dix-huit
dix-huit
Eighteen in French is dix-huit. J'ai dix-huit ans means I am eighteen. Keep the hyphen: dix-huit.
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How to pronounce dix-huit
Say it
deez-WEET
/di.z‿ɥit/
deez-WEET. Liaison often makes dix sound like deez before huit; huit is weet with a silent h.
"Eighteen" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dix-huit | eighteen Number. | Number. |
| dix-huit ans | eighteen years old Age / majority. | Age / majority. |
| le dix-huit | the 18th Dates and labels. | Dates and labels. |
| numéro dix-huit | number eighteen Addresses, seats. | Addresses, seats. |
How to use dix-huit in real life
- 1ID check
J'ai dix-huit ans depuis juin.
I've been eighteen since June.
Dix-huit ans.
- 2Classroom
Exercice numéro dix-huit, page vingt.
Exercise number eighteen, page twenty.
Numéro dix-huit.
- 3Calendar
On se voit le dix-huit mars.
We'll meet on March eighteenth.
Le dix-huit.
Mistakes English speakers make with dix-huit
Incorrect: J'ai dix huit ans.
Correct: J'ai dix-huit ans.
Hyphen: dix-huit.
Incorrect: Je suis dix-huit.
Correct: J'ai dix-huit ans.
Ages use avoir … ans.
Good to know
Dix-huit ans is legal adulthood in France for many rights. Bars and clubs may ask for proof around that age.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a concert ticket
ChatPal
Tu as déjà dix-huit ans ?
Are you already eighteen?
You
Oui, j'ai dix-huit ans.
Yes, I'm eighteen.
ChatPal
Alors tu peux prendre le tarif adulte.
Then you can take the adult fare.
You
OK, je paie.
OK, I'll pay.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eighteen" in French
How do you say eighteen in French?
Dix-huit.
How do you say I am 18?
J'ai dix-huit ans.
Hyphen or not?
Hyphen: dix-huit.
How do you pronounce dix-huit?
deez-WEET.
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