The word for seven in French is sept.
French, like many languages, has its own unique words and pronunciations. Learning to count in French can be a great way to start picking up the language. To pronounce sept, it sounds much like the English word ‘set’ but with a soft ‘p’ at the end that is almost silent.
Here’s a little breakdown to help you remember:
- The spelling is sept.
- The pronunciation is similar to /sɛp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- It’s part of the basic numbers you will encounter when learning French, which includes zero to ten.
So, the next time you need to say seven in French, just remember that it’s sept!