multiplication
/myl.ti.pli.ka.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English word 'multiplication' is multiplication in French.
multiplication refers to the mathematical calculation of multiplying numbers. To describe the action of performing this calculation, you use the verb multiplier.
Meaning: calculation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun multiplication is feminine. It can be used in the singular or in the plural form as multiplications.
How do you pronounce it?
/myl.ti.pli.ka.sjɔ̃/ (5 syllables)
Did you know?
- The term multiplication is used in French biology to describe the process of cell division, known as multiplication cellulaire.
- While English speakers say they 'do' or 'learn' their multiplication tables, French speakers often use the verb réciter, meaning to recite them aloud from memory.
- While English uses the word 'times' in a sum like 'two times two', French speakers use the word fois, which also means 'time' as in 'one time' or 'many times'.
Examples in context
- La civilisation est la multiplication sans fin de besoins non nécessaires.Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.This sentence uses multiplication to describe the concept of an increasing number of needs.Tatoeba #1398783 by Delapouite, translation #667896 by CK
- table de multiplicationMultiplication tableThis phrase uses multiplication to refer to a multiplication table.
- Dans cette équation, il y a une multiplication.In this equation, there is a multiplication.
- L'étape suivante consiste à effectuer une opération de multiplication.The next step involves performing a multiplication operation.
- Nous devons multiplier ces chiffres pour obtenir le résultat final.We need to multiply these numbers to get the final result.
- Quatre fois trois, ça fait douze.Four times three equals twelve.
- La multiplication de ces nombres est très difficile.The multiplication of these numbers is very difficult.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are studying math together at a cafe.
- LéaCette multiplication est trop compliquée pour moi.This multiplication is too complicated for me.
- HugoTu veux que je t'aide, Léa ?Do you want me to help you, Léa?
- LéaOui, s'il te plaît, Hugo.Yes, please, Hugo.
- HugoRegarde, il suffit de poser l'opération simplement.Look, you just need to set up the operation simply.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “multiplication” translations and entries multiplication, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
