French · Numbers & Time
dix
ten
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number representing ten units.
Example
Il a dix ans.
He is ten years old.
Etymology
'Dix' comes from the Latin 'decem,' meaning 'ten,' and has relatively retained its form in the transition to French.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dix' is used across all contexts for numbering, both spoken and written. It is applicable in formal and informal situations alike.