French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Sixteen" in French: seize
seize
Sixteen in French is seize. It is invariable: seize euros, seize ans. Sixteenth is seizième.
Age
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How to pronounce seize
Say it
SEZ
/sɛz/
Seize: SEZ. Ei like e in "bed"; final e soft. Close to English "sez".
"Sixteen" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| seize | sixteen Cardinal. | Cardinal. |
| seize heures | 4 p.m. (16:00) 24-hour time. | 24-hour time. |
| seizième | sixteenth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
| sweet sixteen (loan) | sweet sixteen Rare; French usually just says seize ans. | Rare; French usually just says seize ans. |
How to use seize in real life
- 1Age
Il a seize ans et passe son permis.
He's sixteen and taking his driving test.
Seize ans.
- 2Schedule
Le cours commence à seize heures.
Class starts at 4 p.m.
16 h.
- 3Counting
Il reste seize places assises.
There are sixteen seats left.
Seize places.
Mistakes English speakers make with seize
Incorrect: Seizeème.
Correct: Seizième.
Ordinal is seizième.
Incorrect: Sixteen heures.
Correct: Seize heures.
Use seize.
Good to know
At seize ans many teens start thinking about the permis. On clocks and chats, 16 h is late afternoon, not "sixteen hours long".
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a movie time
ChatPal
Séance de seize heures, ça te va ?
Does the four o'clock showing work?
You
Oui, seize heures c'est parfait.
Yes, sixteen hundred hours is perfect.
ChatPal
Je prends les places.
I'll get the tickets.
You
Merci. Popcorn pour deux.
Thanks. Popcorn for two.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sixteen" in French
How do you say sixteen?
Seize.
Sixteenth?
Seizième.
4 p.m.?
Seize heures / 16 h.
Pronunciation?
SEZ.
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