3 in French = trois

The number 3 in French is "trois" pronounced "twah" (one syllable with "oi" sound).

Quick Answer

Pronunciation

Trois has one syllable: trois

Step by step:

1. Say "tr" (tongue behind teeth, like "tree")
2. Make "wa" sound (like "wah")
3. The "oi" in French = "wah" sound
4. The "s" is usually silent
5. Result: "twah"

Common mistakes:

• Pronouncing "oi" like English "oy" - it should be "wah"
• Separating into two syllables "tree-wah" - it's one: "twah"
• Always pronouncing the "s" - it's often silent

Pronunciation of "s"

Silent "s" (most common):

• trois garçons = twah gar-sohn
• trois livres = twah leevr
• Before consonants, "s" is silent

Pronounced "s" (before vowels - liaison):

• trois_enfants = twah-zan-fahn (becomes "z")
• trois_heures = twah-zur
• trois_euros = twah-zeu-roh

Practical Usage

Counting: un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq... Phone numbers: 3 = trois Prices: 3€ = trois euros Times: 3:00 = trois heures Dates: 3rd = le trois, troisième (ordinal)

Common Phrases

trois fois: Three times troisième: Third (ordinal) tous les trois: All three à trois: Together (three people)

Quick Takeaways

• 3 = trois pronounced "twah"
• "oi" in French = "wah" sound
• "s" is silent before consonants
• Make liaison before vowels: trois_enfants (twah-zan-fahn)
• Troisième = third (ordinal)

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