Numbers and dates
Grade 3 · French
Meet new words and use them to share an idea.
Choose a game
Take your time, try a game and collect stars.
French numbers 1 to 20: un, deux, trois
What number is douze? Which word is 16 in French? A free elementary French game about numbers 1 to 20, with a printable game sheet.
Play French numbers 1 to 20: un, deux, trois
Learning about numbers and dates
In this Grade 3 french collection, you can practice 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
Practice 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
In the game, children build each French number word from letter tiles, so they practice the spelling, including the hyphen in words such as ⟦fr|dix-sept⟧. The Quick quiz shows a French number word and asks for its value, or gives a number and asks which French word matches. Every word has one value, so there is always one right answer. Spotting the pattern in 17, 18 and 19 is a good example of the curriculum’s aim to understand new words using what you already know.
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.
Practice away from the screen
- Count out loud in French when you climb stairs.
Curriculum connections
French numbers 1 to 20: un, deux, trois
Suggested grade 3 practice, selected by skill and reading demand. US states and schools teach these topics in different grades; this is not a state-standards alignment claim. French and Spanish games are grouped by challenge level; learners can begin in any grade.
ACTFL World-Readiness Standards teaching connection: Vocabulary foundations for communication. Recognizing words and building short phrases can prepare a learner for reading and communication. Follow the game with a real exchange or a short text. Word recognition alone does not establish an ACTFL proficiency level or cover all communication modes. Read the framework.
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. These games provide focused practice. Grade suggestions do not replace your school’s curriculum, and any Common Core connection applies only to the skill described.