French · Numbers & Time
trois
three
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number representing three units.
Example
Il y a trois chambres.
There are three bedrooms.
Etymology
'Trois' originates from Latin 'tres,' maintaining a similar phonological shape through the evolution into French.
How & Where It’s Used
'Trois' is universally used in both spoken and written language across various contexts. It applies equally in formal and informal situations.