42 = quarante-deux
How it's spelled
In French, the number 42 is written as quarante-deux.
Example sentences
J'ai quarante-deux livres (42).
I have 42 books.
Il y a quarante-deux personnes dans la salle (42).
There are 42 people in the room.
J'ai payé quarante-deux euros (42€).
I paid 42 euros.
Le nombre préféré de Marie est quarante-deux (42).
Marie's favourite number is 42.
Il reste quarante-deux jours (42).
There are 42 days left.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say 42 in French?+
42 in French is "quarante-deux". Tap the audio button above to hear it pronounced by a native-style voice.
How do you spell 42 in French?+
The number 42 is spelled "quarante-deux" in French.
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