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Je voudrais quinnze pommes v je voudrais une quinzaine de pommes?

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Je voudrais quinnze pommes v je voudrais une quinzaine de pommes?

If you wanted to say i would like 15 apples would you use quinze and une quinzaine de for about fifteen apples?
This question relates to:French lesson "Using "une dizaine" and other approximate numbers in French"
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AurélieKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Jennifer !

If you wanted exactly 15 apples, then you'd use "quinze".
"Une quinzaine de" is a way to give an approximate amount :)

Bonne journée !

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ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, correct.

-- Chris (not a native speaker).

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Je voudrais quinnze pommes v je voudrais une quinzaine de pommes?

If you wanted to say i would like 15 apples would you use quinze and une quinzaine de for about fifteen apples?

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