# deux

/ˈdu/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/deux
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a French word for 'two'. You might see it in names like 'Deux-Montagnes' or in phrases like 'the two of us'.

For teachers: the French cardinal number for two. Often appears in proper names or as a loanword in English contexts involving French culture or history.

## Examples

- The French word for two is deux.
- The city of Deux-Montagnes is located just north of Montreal.
- While the French word for two is 'deux', the French word for the number twenty is 'vingt', which is a unique feature of the French language.

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