number
A number is a unit of measurement used to count, label, or measure things. It can be written as a symbol, such as 5, or as a word, such as five.
Exemples
3 sur 5What is your phone number?
What is your phone number?
Please write your identification number on the top of the form.
Please write your identification number on the top of the form.
I've got a huge number of things to do today.
I have many things to do today.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the '#' symbol (hashtag), which is also called the 'number sign' to help you remember the word.
Quiz rapide
Can I have your ____ so I can call you later?
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : number
Exemples
What is your phone number?
everydayWhat is your phone number?
Please write your identification number on the top of the form.
formalPlease write your identification number on the top of the form.
I've got a huge number of things to do today.
informalI have many things to do today.
The study analyzed a large number of independent variables.
academicThe study analyzed a large number of independent variables.
We need to check the sales numbers for the last quarter.
businessWe need to check the sales results for the last quarter.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
a number of
several or many
number one
the best or most important
by the numbers
strictly following the rules
Souvent confondu avec
Use 'number' for things you can count individually and 'amount' for things you cannot count.
Notes d'usage
Use 'number' when referring to individual items that can be counted (e.g., a number of people). It can also be used as a verb meaning to assign a number to something.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'amount' when they should use 'number' (e.g., saying 'the amount of students' instead of 'the number of students').
Astuce mémo
Think of the '#' symbol (hashtag), which is also called the 'number sign' to help you remember the word.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin word 'numerus', meaning a quantity or a group.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western cultures, 7 is considered a lucky number while 13 is often considered unlucky.
Quiz rapide
Can I have your ____ so I can call you later?
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : number
Grammaire lie
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