How can I ask for the price of an item in French

Must-Know French Phrases for Shopping in France: How can I ask for the price of an item in French

To ask for the price of an item in French, you can use several common phrases depending on the context:

“Combien ça coûte ?”
- Translation: “How much does it cost?”
- Example: “Combien ça coûte cette robe ?” (How much does this dress cost?)¹^{, 3}.
“C’est combien ?”
- Translation: “How much is it?”
- This is a simpler way to ask, often used when pointing at an item¹^{, 6}.
“Quel est le prix ?”
- Translation: “What is the price?”
- Example: “Quel est le prix de ce livre ?” (What is the price of this book?)³.
“Est-ce que vous pouvez me donner le prix ?”
- Translation: “Can you give me the price?”
- This is a polite way to inquire, especially in formal settings³.

“Excusez-moi, combien coûte ce chapeau ?”
(Excuse me, how much is this hat?)¹.
“Combien coûte un café ?”
(How much does a coffee cost?)⁶.

These phrases will help you confidently ask for prices while shopping or dining in French-speaking regions.

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