The number 19 in French is dix-neuf. It combines dix (“ten”) and neuf (“nine”), both introduced in French numbers 1 to 10, joined with a hyphen. It is pronounced roughly deez-nuhf; in standard French, the final f in neuf is heard.
19 = dix-neuf (deez-nuhf)
How to Say Dix-Neuf
Say dix-neuf as two connected parts: deez + nuhf. The x in dix sounds like “z” before the following vowel sound, and the final f in neuf is pronounced. Keep both parts flowing together.
Meaning: I am nineteen years old.
Using 19 in Sentences
Use dix-neuf for quantities, prices, ages, and dates. French numbers do not change for gender when used as cardinals.
| French | English |
|---|---|
| dix-neuf personnes | nineteen people |
| le dix-neuf juin | June nineteenth |
| Il est dix-neuf heures. | It is 7:00 p.m. (24-hour clock) |
The Ordinal Form: Dix-Neuvième
To say “nineteenth,” use dix-neuvième. It is used for order or position, such as le dix-neuvième siècle (“the nineteenth century”). Unlike English, French ordinals usually have the ending -ième.
Numbers Around 19
Practice the sequence dix-sept (17), dix-huit (18), dix-neuf (19), and vingt (20). The teens from 17 to 19 use dix joined to the next number.
Frequently Asked Questions About 19 in French
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How do you spell 19 in French?
Write it dix-neuf, with a hyphen between the two parts.
How do you say nineteenth?
The ordinal is dix-neuvième, as in le dix-neuvième siècle.
Summary: 19 in French
19 is dix-neuf. Join the words with a hyphen, and stress the clear two-part pronunciation.
