English–French

“fifty” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛ̃kɑ̃t/

Example

Elle a cinquante ans.

She is fifty years old.

Illustration for cinquante (fifty)

How to say “fifty” in French

“Fifty” in French is cinquante.

Five groups of ten gathered into one count.

Full entry for cinquante: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cinquante

La remise est de cinquante pour cent.

The discount is fifty percent.

Tips for using cinquante

  • French expresses age with avoir, so Elle a cinquante ans means 'She is fifty years old.'

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