This introduction covers Numbers, Dates and Times by Ear within Numbers, dates and times by ear for GCSE French. Revise Numbers, dates and times by ear in Listening Traps for GCSE French with 15 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 1 of 4 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
🔢 Numbers, Dates and Times by Ear
AQA Paper 1 (Listening) tests numbers, prices, times and dates in almost every series — they appear on timetables, booking confirmations and price lists. These questions should be guaranteed marks, yet students routinely lose them by confusing the French counting system or mishearing sound-alike pairs. This topic gives you the exact patterns to practise.
Practice questions for Numbers, dates and times by ear
What does 'soixante-dix' mean in English?
Which of the following correctly explains why 'quatre-vingts' means 80?
Quick recall flashcards
coûter
to cost — 'Ça coûte combien?' = How much does it cost? Note the accent circonflexe on û.
environ
about / approximately — 'environ cinquante personnes' = about 50 people. Important: makes the exact number uncertain.