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French Math Terms | Mathematics Vocabulary

Lexique de mathématiques

This page provides a comprehensive list of French math terms. The table (see below vocabulary list) covers basic operations, equations, essential vocabulary as well as the various kinds of math.

French math terms – vocabulary lists

The following list covers basic mathematic operations.

• une opération mathématique mathematical operation
• ajouter to add
• l’addition addition
• soustraire to substract
• moins minus
• multiplier to multiply
• la multiplication multiplication
• multiplié par multiplied by
• la table de multiplication multiplication table
• diviser to divide
• la division division
• divisé par divided by
• élever a une puissance to raise to a power
• carré squared
• au cube cubed
• à la quatrième puissance to the fourth power
• à la puissance de to the power of
• extraire la racine to extract a root
• la racine au carré square root
• la racine cubique cube root
• à la racine n nth root

The following list covers more essential vocabulary.

• binaire binary (adj)
• un nombre binaire binary number
• calculer to calculate
• un nombre pair even number
• un nombre impair odd number
• un nombre entier whole number
• un nombre premier prime number
• un chiffre digit
• négatif negative (adj)
• positif positive (adj)
• un calcul calculation
• un nombre cardinal cardinal number
• une constante constant
• compter to count
• comptable countable
• décimal (adj) decimal
• une virgule decimal
• la difference difference
• la division complexe long division
• l’equalité equality
• est égale à equals
• n’est pas égale à does not equal
• est équivalent à is equivalent to
• est supérieur à is greater than
• est inférieur à is less than
• une équation equation
• un exposant exponent
• une fraction fraction
• un facteur factor
• mettre en facteurs to factor
• une fonction function
• un graphe graph
• un logarithme logarithm
• un multiple multiple
• pour cent percent
• un pourcentage percentage
• un problème de math math problem
• résoudre un problème de math to solve a math problem
• le produit product
• un quotient quotient
• un ensemble set
• une solution solution
• le calcul sum
• sommer, additionner to sum
• un symbole symbol
• une variable variable

This list covers different branches of math.

• l’algèbre (f) algebra
• l’arithmétique (f) arithmetic
• le calcul infinitésimal calculus
• la géométrie geometry
• la analyse grammaticale mathematical analysis
• la théorie des nombres number theory
• les statistiques (fp) statistics
• la topologie topology
• la trigonométrie trigonometry

The following table goes over basic operations. In French you can say both 1) ‘un plus on égale deux’ and 2) ‘un plus un font deux’ .

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Once you've mastered how to count in French, you'll want to learn the words for basic math operations. Even if you're well past the age of passing math class, this French vocabulary will come in handy when you're discussing financial transactions, shapes, and forms, or calculating engineering data. 

When more than one French translation is given, the more formal term is listed first.

When speaking, as when doing addition or multiplication tables, you can even omit  égale ,  font , or ça fait : 2 et 2 quatre, 4 fois 2 huit, etc.

There is some debate about whether  égaler  should be conjugated in the third person singular ( égale ) or plural ( égalent ). According to Le Petit Robert,  égale  is more common but  égalent  is also acceptable.  Le Petit Larousse  uses only  égale .

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Doing arithmetic in French - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

Being able to make simple calculations in French is important too. Here's how to do it!

Look at these examples:

deux  plus  deux  égal  quatre two plus two equals four

six  moins  un  égal  cinq six minus one equals five

un e fois  deux  /  un  multiplié par  deux one times two

trente  divisé par  dix égal trois thirty divided by ten equals three

Additions and subtractions in French

We use plus   (plus) and moins   (minus) , and then   égal  (equal) .

Note that in French we usually use the adjective  égal  (which refers to the mathematical sign  = ) in these phrases. You can also use the verb égaler   (to equal) or even  faire:

Note that the preferred form for égaler  (Académie Française...) is the singular égale , where we'll use the plural font  for faire .

Multiplications in French

We can use   fois  (times)  or   multiplié par   (multiplied by) .

Divisions in French

We use divisé par   (divided by) .

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Most mathematical operations are very similar in French and English. Therefore, it should be easy for you to memorize the following French mathematical rules.

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Math in French: Master the basics in Kindergarten and First Grade

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Why not try a bit of math in French next time you get the chance to visit France? Although it might be tempting to stop working altogether, there are plenty of things you can do when on vacation to keep the wheels turning.

To help, it might be a good idea to think of math in a foreign language. This will help your child to continue their development and have fun while away from school this summer. And, before you know it, they will be conversing with others using their newfound knowledge!

So, without further ado, let’s get started with some math home learning – in French!

For anyone who is wondering, the French word for math is mathématiques .

Now that we’ve got that out of the way… let’s take a look at some basic vocabulary together to get you started:

Four Operations

Numbers are a good place to start. Mastering these will help your child to start using French when you are out and about.

Consistently reading these out loud and reciting them together will push these terms into your long-term memory.

You might then want to use these numbers in a holiday-themed sentence. Perhaps:

Je voudrais + [number] + glaces = I would like + [number] + ice creams

For example:

Je voudrais deux glaces = I would like two ice creams

Do we all remember our operations?

In math, operations refer to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Fortunately, most of the four operations are the same as their English equivalents so it might not take long for your child to remember these!

• addition = l’addition
• subtraction = la soustraction
• multiplication = la multiplication
• division = la division

Once your child has mastered the french numbers and operations, you can then move them on to talking about shapes.

Why not try finding one of the shapes below when you’re on vacation? Perhaps a nice square piece of cake?

This will really start to get their brain working:

Try to encourage your child to incorporate their number and shape knowledge together in the sentence:

J’ai [number] + [shape] = I have [number] + [shape]

J’ai trois triangles = I have three triangles

Once you have mastered this vocabulary, why not move on to 3D shapes?

Again, try to encourage your child to use their shape vocabulary in the sentence:

J’ai [number] + [shape]

J’ai onze cônes = I have eleven cones

To improve memory retention further, it might be a good idea to print this vocabulary.

Sticking these translations up around your house (once you have returned from your vacations), will help cement the ‘math in french’ connections made in your child’s brain.

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The content in this article was originally written by primary school teacher Sophie Bartlett and has since been revised and adapted for US schools by elementary math teacher Jaclyn Wassell

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“Divide” and Conquer French Math Vocabulary Posted by Josh Dougherty on Oct 13, 2016 in Vocabulary

You may have heard the saying that there are only 2 universal languages: music and math. While this is very debatable (love, anyone?), I thought it touched on something that we on the Transparent French blogs haven’t. We’ve talked plenty about the benefits of music in learning a foreign language, but today I wanted to focus on math. Ne vous inquiétez pas (don’t worry) – I won’t be teaching you any algebra. Math was my least favorite subject in school, so I’m not here to discuss anything more than the vocabulary 😉

When we were young, we learned comment compter (how to count). (Need a refresher on French numbers? Check out this article .) I remember in kindergarten after mastering standard counting, we learned how to compter de 2 en 2 jusqu’à 100 (to count by twos up to 100). We also learned les formes (shapes [feminine]): un cercle (a circle ), un ovale (an oval), un triangle , un carré (a square), un rectangle , un losange (a diamond), un pentagone … Some of these would show up later au lycée (in high school) when we studied la géométrie (geometry), but that would be many years later.

That same year, we learned simple l’addition and la soustraction (subtraction).

     5 plus 3 égale 8 . There’s also  5 plus 3 font 8 , and  5 plus 3, ça fait 8  (familiar).      8 moins 5 égale 3 | 8 moins 5 font 3 | 8 moins 5, ça fait 3

A few years later, we took ces compétences mathématiques (these mathematical skills) a little further and learned la multiplication and la division . In English, we say 5 multiplied by 3 or 5 times 3. In French, we say 5 multiplié par 3 or 5 fois 3 . In English, we say 15 divided by 3. In French, it’s 15 divisé par 3 or 15 sur 3 .

     5 multiplié par 3 égale 15 | 5 fois 3 font 15 | 5 fois 3, ça fait 15      15 divisé par 5 égale 3 | 15 divisé par 5 font 3 | 15 sur 5, ça fait 3

Au collège (in middle school – not college), we started learning l’algèbre (algebra – feminine). Suddenly these math problems had letters in them! But there was more: une racine carrée (square root), puissance 5 (to the 5th power), un facteur (factor), les fractions (fraction – feminine), les pourcentages (percentages – masculine), les polynômes (polynomials – masculine)…

After, we learn la géométrie : les angles (angles – masculine ) , une équation du second degré (quadratic equation), les théories (theories – feminine), les formes , des segments (segment – masculine), les polygones (polygon – masculine), le sinus (sine), le cosinus (cosine)… These skills were further developed with la trigonométrie (trigonometry).

In le calcul , we learn about les fonctions (functions – feminine), les dérivées (derivatives – feminine), le théorème des accroissements finis (the Mean Value Theorem), et comment trouver la limite (and how to find the limit)…

Here’s a more complete list:

Subjects l’algèbre – algebra le calcul – calculus la géométrie – geometry la trigonométrie – trigonometry

Basic Operations l’addition – addition la somme – sum la soustraction – subtraction la différence – difference la multiplication – multiplication le produit – product la division – division le quotient – quotient

Shapes un cercle – circle un ovale – oval un triangle – triangle un carré – square un rectangle – rectangle un losange – diamond un pentagone – pentagon un décagone – decagon un cylindre – cylinder un cône – cone un dodécagone – dodecagon un heptagon – heptagon un hexagone – hexagon un polygone – polygon

Numbers & Lines un nombre – number un entier – integer pair – even impair – odd un nombre négatif – negative number un nombre imaginaire pur – imaginary number une fraction – fraction un pourcentage – percent un exposant – exponent puissance 4 – to the 4th power un logarithme – logarithm le cube / au cube – cube / cubed le carré / au carré – square / squared to square – mettre au carré une racine cubique – cube root une racine carrée – square root une équation – equation une fraction – fraction une tagente – tangent

Functions, Measurements, & Angles le sinus – sine le cosinus – cosine un angle – angle une fonction – function un logarithme – logarithm un angle droit – right angle mesurer – to measure la measure – measurement

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How do they say sine of 45 degrees? By the way love this! Now just need to find good French text books having got a maths degree in an English university

Vocabulary related to Maths in French

We usually need maths in our day to day lives. That’s why we should know how to talk about it too. When you do visit France, you can use these words to talk about maths in French.

1. addition

Meaning : the process of adding numbers or amounts together

English : addition

Example : Mon enfant de trois ans peut facilement résoudre des problèmes d’addition en cours de mathématiques. (My three year old can easily solve addition problems in maths class.)

2. soustraction

Meaning :the process of removing one number from another

English : subtraction

Example: Il y a un examen pour tester vos compétences de soustraction demain. ( There is an exam to test your subtraction skills tomorrow.)

3. multiplication

Meaning : the process of adding a number to itself a particular number of times, or a calculation in which this is done:

English : multiplication 

Example : Il était parfois difficile de se souvenir des tables de multiplication à l’école.

(It was at times difficult to remember multiplication tables at school.)

4. division

Meaning :the calculation of how many times one number goes into another 

English : Division

Example : Êtes-vous doué pour la division? ( Are you good at division?)

Meaning: the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts

English : average

Example : Les prix moyens des maisons ont augmenté de 5% l’an dernier. (Average house prices increased by 5% last year.)

6. calculer

Meaning : the process of using information you already have and adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing numbers to judge the number or amount of something:

English : Calculate

Example : Avez-vous calculé votre salaire net? (Did you calculate your net salary?)

7. décimal(e)

Meaning : relating to or expressed in a system of counting based on the number ten

English : decimal

Example : Les deux quarts exprimés en décimal sont 0,5. (Two fourths expressed as a decimal is 0.5.)

8.  fraction

Meaning: a number that results from dividing one whole number by another

English: fraction

Example : 3/2 est une fraction impropre. ( 3/2 is an improper fraction.)

9. logarithme

Meaning : the number that shows how many times a number, called the base, has to be multiplied by itself to produce another number. Adding or taking away logarithms can replace multiplying or dividing large numbers

English : logarithm 

Example : La caractéristique du logarithme 6.3214 est 6. ( The characteristic of the logarithm 6.3214 is 6.)

10. quotient

Meaning:the result of dividing one number by another

English : quotient

Example : Si douze est divisé par trois, quel sera le quotient? (If twelve is divided by three, what will the quotient be?) 

11. variable

Meaning :a number, amount, or situation that can change

English : variable

Example : En x + 3 = 12, x est la variable. (In x + 3 = 12, x is the variable.)

12. algèbre

Meaning : a part of mathematics in which signs and letters represent numbers

English : algebra

Example : Elle n’était pas bonne en algèbre au collège. (She was not good at algebra in middle school.)  

13. géométrie

Meaning: the area of mathematics relating to the study of space and the relationships between points, lines, curves, and surfaces

English: geometry

Example : La géométrie sacrée préchrétienne a été incorporée dans l’architecture de l’église.. (Pre-Christian sacred geometry was incorporated into church architecture.) 

14. trigonométrie 

Meaning :a type of mathematics that deals with the relationship between the angles and sides of triangles, used in measuring the height of buildings, mountains, etc.

English : trigonometry 

Example : 

La tangente est un concept très important en trigonométrie. (The tangent is a very important concept in trigonometry.)

15. équation

Meaning : a mathematical statement in which you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols

English : equation

Example : Que représente y dans cette équation? (What does y represent in this equation?)

I hope you enjoyed learning about different words related to maths in French. The next time you talk about maths in France, be sure to use these words. For more such vocabulary, keep reading our blog. You can easily learn French online with us. Stay tuned for more interesting blogs.

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Le problème du jour

If you had to ask me what my favourite resource that I’ve created is, I would probably have to say the Math Problem of the Day or “Le problème du jour”.  Made in an interactive notebook style, it is always a popular time in my classroom!

Why use “Le problème du jour” in your clasroom?

I use the “Le problème du jour” as a warmup or Minds On activity to start our Math period. Students come in from recess, grab their notebook and away they go.  The questions are short and made to only take about 5 minutes.  I find that it helps students transition and get their minds ready to focus on Math.

Why use an Interactive Notebook?

Interactive notebooks are such a fantastic tool within the classroom that I decided to create this series in a “flip book” style.  My students get so excited, they love to flip over the question and write their answer underneath!  If you are already using Interactive Notebooks in your classroom, then these questions fit right in!  No need to even create a special notebook.  If you do not have Math notebooks, you can create a special Problem of the Day notebook for your students.

Can I use “Le problème du jour” in Grade 1?

This series is designed to spiral in difficulty.  This means that questions progressively get more difficult as the months increase.

In September, Grade 1 French Immersion students have limited vocabulary and limited reading ability.  Therefore, the questions use simple wording, and lots of illustrations.  Addition and subtraction problems give students the number sentence and a final concluding sentence.  This allows children to get used to the style and format.  In September, young learners need lots of scaffolding and in my classroom we work together each day to solve the problems.

By February, students are much more proficient readers.  The questions still use very simple language and illustrations but the level of reading needed has increased.

By May, Grade 1 students should be well on their way and the questions are phrased as standard word problem questions.  By introducing “ Le problème du jour ” early on in the school year, students become quite adept at solving the problems and working more independently as the year progresses.

What about “Le problème du jour” for Grade 2 and 3?

“Le problème du jour” is also available for Grade 2 and Grade 3 .  Unlike Grade 1 , the level of language does not spiral but the difficulty of questions changes.  Students are asked a variety of questions from a number of different math strands.  I find that this provides variety for students and offers a quick review of previous topics.  Questions are designed to align with the Ontario curriculum but should be similar to other curriculums as well.

What are some additional ways to use “Le problème du jour” ?

While I love the interactive flip book style, it is not always practical for every student, teacher or class.  Here are a couple of other ways my colleagues have adapted “Le problème du jour” format for their classrooms.  In Grade 2 , try having students glue the full page into a scrapbook and draw lines.  The questions are on one side and students can show their work on the other side.

When using “Le problème du jour” with Grade 3 , how about cutting out the question and having students glue it to the top of the notebook.  This allows for students to show their work and how they solved the questions.

However you use them, I hope that this series helps your students develop their problem solving math skills in a fun and engaging way!  This series is available for Grades 1, 2 and 3 in my store.  Click on the links below to find the level you need!

You can also try them out with my sampler packet for Grades 1, 2 and 3 !

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• Price: FREE!
• Current Version: 1.2
• Released: October 25, 2013

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This app is designed to help students develop their abilities to solve math problems (in French). The format and problems were developed and authored by experienced educator Anne Gardner (Nationally Board Certified in the U.S. in Literacy - see below for biography). The first level is included for free - purchase all levels through an in-app purchase. This app is designed to be used in a classroom or home setting where a teacher or family member is available to work through problems and discuss problem-solving strategies with the student(s). These word problems are designed with the rigor of the Common Core in mind and support the following standards: CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.2 Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.1 Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. The app includes two levels - up to 10 and up to 20. Each question includes the following: • A space to sketch the problem and write the full equation. • A ten frame and number path for students to show their work. • An answer keyboard. After successfully choosing the answer, the correct equation is briefly shown on the screen in large format to help reinforce the full equation. The app tracks how many questions out of 10 the students answer correctly on their first attempt. To keep kids motivated, this app includes an optional bonus game for every 10 questions answered correctly. All of these games (balloon pop, feed the frog, draw a picture, launch the planes) are 60 seconds long and are meant to serve as a spaced break from the math word problems. We’d love to hear how you are using the app in the classroom and/or home. We are always listening! [email protected] Thank you. More About Anne Gardner: Anne Gardner is a Response to Intervention Teacher in the lovely village of Newark Valley, New York. She earned a Master of Science in Early Education from Binghamton University. After working as a First Grade teacher for ten years, Anne was awarded National Board Certification in the field of Literacy. She has worked with students in Preschool, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third and Fourth grades. Anne strives to help each student become excited about learning as he/she develops strong reading comprehension and problem solving skills. Visit her website at: http://commoncoreconnectionusa.blogspot.ca The Number Path Explained This app uses a number path instead of a number line. Research has shown that number lines,which use a model of length,can be confusing for young children and often lead to the following common errors: Some children start their count with zero and are off by one. Some students count the space between the numbers. When they try to find the answer, their finger is between two numbers so they are not sure which number to choose. A number path is a counting model. Each number is represented within a rectangle and the rectangles can be clearly counted. Further, a number path provides a more supportive model of numbers, which is important as we want models that consistently help students build confidence and accurately solve problems. Therefore, it is often best for students to use number paths, instead of number lines, until 2nd grade (Fuson, et.al., 2009). PRIVACY: Tapfun recognizes the importance of personal privacy. Tapfun adheres to strict information collection, use and disclosure requirements. Read our privacy policy at www.tapfun.com/privacy for more information.

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As a mathematics educator, Ruthmae Sears has a true flair for problem solving. Her work extends far beyond using formulas and finding solutions to abstract mathematical problems. Using mathematical reasoning to examine social disparities such as poverty, literacy and structural racism, Sears develops community-centric solutions. Her work emphasizes inclusivity in all spaces, stemming from her belief that schools are microcosms of a community.

“I've always looked at education from a holistic viewpoint,” said Sears, associate professor of mathematics education in the USF College of Education and associate director for the Coalition for Science Literacy . “We have to be committed to the whole person because it's the whole person we're trying to develop so that way they can appreciate the beauty of mathematics but also be positive agents of change within their community.”

Sears’s collaborative projects are thriving. Her research has had such a profound impact that the American Association for the Advancement of Science has recognized Sears as a AAAS Fellow – one of the world's most prestigious honors for academic research. Sears works with the NSF-funded Systemic Transformation of Education through Evidence-Based Reforms (STEER) leadership team, the Center for PAInT on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to support arts integration in STEM and facilitates Mathematics Power Hour , a collaboration between USF, Hillsborough County Public Schools and Texas Instruments. Through her involvement in the community, Sears promotes hope and inspires her community to develop solutions together.

In 2021, Sears and her colleagues were commissioned by the city of St. Petersburg to develop recommendations on how it can address systemic racism . Sears also facilitated the NFL Huddle for Change , a six-part discussion series on racial inequalities in physical and mental health, which was hosted by a partnership between the Super Bowl LV Host Committee, NFL Inspire Change, Community Tampa Bay and USF.

“We need to find solutions that can really improve the quality of life within our communities, such that everyone can thrive,” Sears said.

As an educator, Sears thinks a lot about curriculum and about what is taken for granted, such as the implication of students’ literacy levels on their mathematical performance, and the implications of how textbooks can be used to support learning. It’s a position she first confronted after excitedly spending a summer preparing lecture materials to teach her first trigonometry class in her native country, the Bahamas, and she was stunned to learn that her secondary school students couldn’t read.

“I saw the look of deer in the headlights when I asked students to read the problem that applied aspects of trigonometry to the real world,” Sears now refers to this as the “big moment” when she realized the importance of addressing disparities and the need to support students learning to read the language of mathematics. Since her first year of teaching, she’s collaborated with interdisciplinary peers to build new strategies that would help students succeed. Sears quickly revised her lesson materials with basic reading assignments and by the end of the school year, her students’ mathematical achievement scores significantly improved.

Realizing that everyone comes from different spaces and with different experiences, Sears embraced community support from the start of her career, including getting her church to provide students from low-income families with free mathematics and English tutoring classes, and organizing small business owners to work with female high school students to improve their social skills. Sears also worked with the PACE Foundation in the Bahamas to build a school for teen mothers and enhance its curriculum. Sears acknowledged that her students needed a holistic support system that would help them succeed in math and reading.

Sears’s vision of addressing the challenges faced by students by creating sustainable support systems is a main factor in her work in and out of the classroom. By extension, she is also interested in the well-being of teachers. Sears is acutely aware of how the challenges that teachers face contribute to the national teacher shortage. Sears’s hope is that if teachers are better informed about their students and are also aware of how their own experiences may influence their curriculum, they can thrive in their careers.

“If we're serious about systemic change initiatives, we have to really reflect on all aspects of the system and consider factors that alter or transform it,” Sears said. “It's an ecosystem.”

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