eighty → quatre-vingts in French

Translation and Meaning

• Word: quatre-vingts
• Language: French
• Meaning: eighty
• IPA: /kˈatʁvˈɛ̃/
• CEFR Level: A0
• Part of speech: number
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Example Sentences

• Mon grand-père a quatre-vingts ans. English: My grandfather is eighty years old.
• Le livre coûte quatre-vingts euros. English: The book costs eighty euros.
• Quatre-vingts élèves dans l'école. English: Eighty students in the school.

When and How to Use "quatre-vingts"

Use "quatre-vingts" when you want to talk about "eighty" in French. It functions as "number". Because it appears in A0 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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Lessons featuring "quatre-vingts"

• Nombres A0

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