French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Ten" in French: dix
dix
Ten in French is dix. Dix heures is ten o'clock. Before a vowel, you may hear a z liaison: dix ans sounds like dee-zahn.
Meeting
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How to pronounce dix
Say it
deess
/dis/
Deess when alone; dee before consonants sometimes; dee-z before vowels in liaison.
"Ten" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dix | ten The number. | The number. |
| dix heures | ten o'clock Clock time. | Clock time. |
| le dix | the 10th (date) Dates. | Dates. |
| dixième | tenth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use dix in real life
- 1Meeting
On se retrouve à dix heures.
We'll meet at ten.
Dix heures.
- 2Counting money
Ça fait dix euros pile.
That comes to exactly ten euros.
Dix euros.
- 3Age
Elle a dix ans demain.
She turns ten tomorrow.
Liaison: dix ans.
Mistakes English speakers make with dix
Incorrect: Ten euros.
Correct: Dix euros.
Use dix.
Incorrect: Dix heur.
Correct: Dix heures.
Heures keeps the -es in writing.
Good to know
Dix changes sound with liaison: dix amis can sound like dee-za-mee. On forms and prices, 10 is read dix. Dizaine means about ten / a group of ten.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting a bill
ChatPal
On est dix. On partage ?
There are ten of us. Shall we split?
You
Oui. Dix parts égales.
Yes. Ten equal shares.
ChatPal
Chacun met dix euros dans le pot.
Everyone puts ten euros in the pot.
You
OK. Je collecte.
OK. I'll collect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ten" in French
How do I say ten?
Dix.
How do I say ten o'clock?
Dix heures.
How do I say tenth?
Dixième.
How do you pronounce dix?
Deess alone; liaison may add a z.
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