French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Three" in French: trois
trois
Three in French is trois. Say trois jours and tous les trois. Before a vowel, liaison can add a z: trois‿amis.
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How to pronounce trois
Say it
trwah
/tʁwa/
Trwah. Liaison may sound like trwahz before a vowel.
"Three" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| trois | three Counting. | Counting. |
| tous les trois | all three Group of three. | Group of three. |
| trois fois | three times Frequency. | Frequency. |
| numéro trois | number three Ranking. | Ranking. |
How to use trois in real life
- 1Buying tickets
Trois billets pour Lyon, s'il te plaît.
Three tickets to Lyon, please.
Count.
- 2Waiting
Encore trois minutes et on y va.
Three more minutes and we go.
Time.
- 3Table booking
Une table pour trois, vers vingt heures.
A table for three, around 8 p.m.
Party size.
Mistakes English speakers make with trois
Incorrect: Troises pommes.
Correct: Trois pommes.
Trois does not take an ending.
Incorrect: Three chats.
Correct: Trois chats.
Use trois.
Good to know
Trois shows up in fixed phrases: les trois mousquetaires, à trois. Prices and times stay simple: trois euros, trois heures.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting dessert
ChatPal
On commande trois parts ?
Shall we order three portions?
You
Oui, trois parts de tarte.
Yes, three slices of tart.
ChatPal
Parfait pour nous trois.
Perfect for the three of us.
You
Je demande l'addition après.
I'll ask for the check after.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Three" in French
How do you say three?
Trois.
How do I say all three of us?
Tous les trois.
Does trois change for gender?
No.
How do you pronounce trois?
Trwah.
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