zéro six
In French, zéro six is how you say the phrase zero six.
This phrase is used to express the number zero followed by the number six.
Did you know?
- The pronunciation of the 'x' in six changes depending on whether it is followed by a vowel. In the phrase zéro six, the 'x' is pronounced /s/, but if you said six ans, the 'x' would sound like a /z/.
- The word zéro and the word chiffre, meaning 'digit', are actually doublets because they both originate from the same Arabic word صفر.
- Unlike most French words where final consonants are habitually silent, six retains a distinct pronunciation when it is the final word of a phrase.
Examples in context
- Tapez le zéro six sur le clavier.Type zero six on the keyboard.
- Le code commence par zéro six.The code starts with zero six.
Example conversation
Léa is helping Nathan enter a code on his phone.
- LéaQuel est le premier code ?What is the first code?
- NathanC'est zéro six.It is zero six.
- LéaNathan, est-ce que tu as fini ?Nathan, are you finished?
- NathanOui, le code fonctionne.Yes, the code works.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries six, zéro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
