French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Nine" in French: neuf
neuf
Nine in French is neuf. Neuf heures is nine o'clock. As an adjective, neuf can also mean brand-new; for "new" ideas, nouveau is usually better.
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How to pronounce neuf
Say it
nuhf
/nœf/
Nuhf. Final f is sounded. Eu like "uh" rounded.
"Nine" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| neuf | nine The number. | The number. |
| neuf heures | nine o'clock Clock time. | Clock time. |
| le neuf | the 9th (date) Dates. | Dates. |
| neuvième | ninth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use neuf in real life
- 1Meeting
Rendez-vous à neuf heures devant la gare.
Meet at nine in front of the station.
Neuf heures.
- 2Counting
Il reste neuf places libres.
There are nine seats left.
Neuf + plural noun.
- 3Age
Mon cousin a neuf ans.
My cousin is nine.
Ans for age.
Mistakes English speakers make with neuf
Incorrect: Neuve heures pour l'heure.
Correct: Neuf heures.
The number nine is neuf, not neuve.
Incorrect: Nine personnes.
Correct: Neuf personnes.
Use neuf.
Good to know
Neuf the number and neuf meaning brand-new share a spelling; context separates them. Phone digits and prices say neuf clearly with the final f.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a court
ChatPal
On joue à neuf heures ?
Shall we play at nine?
You
Oui, neuf heures, terrain trois.
Yes, nine o'clock, court three.
ChatPal
Il reste neuf créneaux ce matin.
There are nine slots left this morning.
You
Parfait. On réserve le premier.
Perfect. We'll book the first one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nine" in French
How do I say nine?
Neuf.
How do I say nine o'clock?
Neuf heures.
How do I say ninth?
Neuvième.
Does neuf also mean new?
Yes, brand-new; nouveau is the usual "new."
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