un à dix
The English phrase "one to ten" is translated into French as un à dix.
A sequence of numbers starting at one and ending at ten.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase un à dix is used when the range is implied or follows a preposition like 'de'. To say 'from one to ten', you must add the preposition 'de' before the starting number.
Did you know?
- The word à is a linguistic merger of two different Latin words, ad and ab, which means it can express both movement towards and movement away from a point.
- In French, the number un changes to une if the objects being counted from one to ten are feminine. This means the phrase can change based on the gender of the noun it describes.
- French speakers may use a distinct combination of both hands for the numbers six to dix that differs from the finger positions used in American sign language.
Examples in context
- Elle sait compter de un à dix.She can count from one to ten.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the phrase to describe the ability to count.Tatoeba #2307791 by sacredceltic, translation #371929 by saeb
- Compte de un à dix.Count from one to ten.This sentence is useful for giving a command to count using the phrase.Tatoeba #1153653 by belgavox, translation #73243 by CK
- Il faut compter de un à dix.You must count from one to ten.
Example conversation
A teacher is testing a young student's basic counting skills.
- GabrielPeux-tu compter de un à dix ?Can you count from one to ten?
- ChloéOui, un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, neuf, dix.Yes, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
- GabrielC'est très bien, Chloé !That is very good, Chloé!
- ChloéMerci, Gabriel.Thank you, Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dix, un, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
