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How to Say ‘Fifty-six euros’ in French

Cinquante-six euros

sankont sees uh-roh

[sankont sees uh-roh]

💬 Usage Tip: Before a vowel, the x of six becomes a z sound that links to the next word: (seez-uh-roh). Before a consonant it drops out entirely, as in six valises (see va-leez).

Phrase Breakdown

Cinquante

[sankont]

fifty

The number following 49.

Example

Il avait cinquante ans cette année-là.

He was fifty years old that year.

six

[sees]

six

Number used to say how many guests are coming.

Example

Pour six, le serveur propose une table ronde.

For six, the waiter suggests a round table.

euros

[uh-roh]

euros

The currency used in France and much of Europe.

Example

Dans « Nous facturons 20 euros », « euros » précise la devise.

In "We charge 20 euros", "euros" specifies the currency.

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