Trois (en. Three)

tʁwa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A cardinal number.
There are three apples on the table.
Il y a trois pommes sur la table.
A group of three people or things.
The three friends decided to go on a trip.
Les trois amis ont décidé de partir en voyage.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tres', the three.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in threes
refers to something done by three people.
à trois
Three times nothing
an expression to say that something costs very little.
Trois fois rien
the three little pigs
reference to a folk tale.
les trois petits cochons

Related Words

two
The number that precedes three.
deux
four
The number that follows three.
quatre
trio
A group of three people or things.
trio

Slang Meanings

Three, used in a festive context.
We'll meet in threes for the party.
On se retrouve à trois pour la fête.