Numbers and dates
Year 4 · French
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French numbers 1 to 20: un, deux, trois
What number is douze? Which word is 16 in French? A free KS2 French game about numbers 1 to 20, with a printable game sheet.
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Learning about numbers and dates
In this Year 4 french collection, you can practise French numbers 1 to 20: un, deux, trois. Choose a game above for a short activity, or explore the examples below before you play. The full guide for each game explains its controls, gives more examples and includes a free printable for practice away from the screen.
Talk it through
Practise a small set of words, return to them later, then use them in a phrase or exchange. Reading and matching are only part of learning a language: use a suitable spoken model and a conversation partner for pronunciation and listening practice.
Ask: “Can you use that word in a short phrase?” Give your child time to explain. Return to an example after playing and ask whether they would approach it differently.
French numbers 1 to 20: un, deux, trois
Numbers are some of the most useful French words: for ages, dates, prices, phone numbers and games. In Key Stage 2, children learn to count to 20 and beyond. The numbers 1 to 16 each have their own word (⟦fr|un⟧, ⟦fr|deux⟧, ⟦fr|trois⟧ … ⟦fr|seize⟧). From 17, French builds numbers from pieces: ⟦fr|dix-sept⟧ is “ten-seven”, ⟦fr|dix-huit⟧ is “ten-eight” and ⟦fr|dix-neuf⟧ is “ten-nine”. Then comes ⟦fr|vingt⟧, 20.
Try an example: What number is ⟦fr|douze⟧?
It comes after ⟦fr|onze⟧ (11).
Show the answer
12.
What to look out for
Mixing up ⟦fr|quatre⟧ (4) and ⟦fr|quatorze⟧ (14). ⟦fr|Quatorze⟧ has the extra -orze ending, like the -teen in fourteen.
Practise away from the screen
- Count out loud in French when you climb stairs.
Curriculum connections
These games support selected practice connected to Numbers and dates in the National Curriculum in England. The programme groups requirements by key stage; the year shown here is our suggested practice placement. A game covers selected examples, rather than assessing every requirement.
Questions families ask
Where should we start with numbers and dates?
Start with French numbers 1 to 20: un, deux, trois. Look at the worked example together, then try a round. If the task feels unfamiliar, use the full game guide or its free printable before trying again.
Does this cover everything taught at this level?
No. This collection brings together the games currently available for this learning area. It supports selected skills and does not replace the full programme of study or practical teaching.