Mon numéro de téléphone est
The English phrase "my phone number is" is translated into French as Mon numéro de téléphone est.
This phrase is used to introduce your own telephone number to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Mon numéro de téléphone est translates to "My number of telephone is". The particle de is used to link the noun numéro to the noun téléphone.
Did you know?
- In France, phone numbers are usually spoken in pairs of digits rather than one by one. For example, a number starting with 06 12 would be said as zéro six, douze.
- The word numéro was not inherited directly from Latin like most French words, but was actually borrowed from Italian.
- In French, the word numéro is used for a specific digit in a sequence, but nombre is used when talking about a general quantity or amount.
Examples in context
- Mon numéro de téléphone est le 789.My phone number is 789.This sentence is useful for practicing how to state your number using Mon numéro de téléphone est.Tatoeba #514784 by Micsmithel, translation #514901 by Gabuliellu
- Mon numéro de téléphone est le 01 23 45 67 89.My phone number is 01 23 45 67 89.
- Mon numéro de téléphone est le 06 12 34 56 78.My phone number is 06 12 34 56 78.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are exchanging contact information at a cafe.
- ManonHugo, est-ce que je peux avoir ton numéro ?Hugo, can I have your number?
- HugoOui, bien sûr. Mon numéro de téléphone est le 07 00 11 22 33.Yes, of course. My phone number is 07 00 11 22 33.
- ManonMerci ! Et voici le mien.Thanks! And here is mine.
- HugoParfait, je t'appellerai bientôt, Manon.Perfect, I will call you soon, Manon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, est, mon, numéro, téléphone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
