ton numéro de téléphone
In French, 'your phone number' is ton numéro de téléphone.
This phrase refers to the sequence of digits used to call someone on their telephone.
What does it mean word for word?
The core phrase numéro de téléphone is built literally as 'number of telephone'.
Which one should you use?
ton numéro de téléphone is used for an informal singular subject, whereas votre numéro de téléphone is used when speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase ton numéro de téléphone uses the possessive adjective ton, which is used for singular, informal subjects (tu).
Did you know?
- In many French-speaking countries, phone numbers are often recited in groups of two digits rather than single digits to make them easier to remember.
- The word téléphone is built from the Greek roots têle, meaning 'afar', and phōnḗ, meaning 'voice' or 'sound'.
- French phone numbers always begin with a zero, which is not dialed when calling from abroad.
Examples in context
- J'oublie ton numéro de téléphone.I forget your phone number.This sentence is useful for describing the act of forgetting ton numéro de téléphone.Tatoeba #481522 by sacredceltic, translation #16966 by Zifre
- Donne-moi ton numéro de téléphone.Give me your phone number.This sentence is useful for asking someone to give you ton numéro de téléphone.Tatoeba #129537 by sacredceltic, translation #279374 by CK
- Quel est ton numéro de téléphone ?What's your phone number?This sentence is useful for asking someone what ton numéro de téléphone is.Tatoeba #467373 by sacredceltic, translation #466624 by CM
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Example conversation
Nathan is asking Emma for her contact information.
- NathanEst-ce que je peux avoir ton numéro de téléphone ?Can I have your phone number?
- EmmaBien sûr, c'est le 06 12 34 56 78.Of course, it is 06 12 34 56 78.
- NathanMerci Emma, je t'envoie un message.Thanks Emma, I will send you a message.
- EmmaParfait, à bientôt !Perfect, see you soon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, numéro, ton, téléphone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
