coûts
The French phrase for costs is coûts.
In a business or economic context, les coûts is used to refer to expenses or expenditures.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word coûts is the plural form of the noun coût.
Did you know?
- In French, the expression coûter les yeux de la tête is used to describe something that costs an arm and a leg. It literally translates to 'costing the eyes from the head'.
- The accent circumflex on the û in coût is a linguistic fossil indicating that an 's' used to follow the vowel in Old French. This reflects a historical pattern where 's' was dropped and replaced by the accent.
- A common way to describe rising costs is the expression l'envolée des coûts, which literally translates to the 'flight of the costs'.
Examples in context
- Les coûts sont trop élevés.The costs are too high.This sentence is useful for describing when the coûts are at an excessive level.Tatoeba #6318343 by Aiji, translation #4666790 by CK
- Nous devons réduire les coûts.We need to cut costs.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to decrease coûts.Tatoeba #1574805 by sacredceltic, translation #1573393 by Spamster
- Les coûts l'emportent sur les bénéfices.The costs outweigh the benefits.This sentence is useful for stating that coûts are greater than the benefits.Tatoeba #8823590 by Aiji, translation #5953535 by mailohilohi
- Les coûts de production sont élevésThe production costs are high
- Les dépenses mensuelles ont augmentéMonthly expenses have increased
- Les frais de transport sont inclusTransportation costs are included
- Quels sont les prix des billets?What are the ticket prices?
- Le coût de la vie à Paris est élevéThe cost of living in Paris is high
- Vous devez prendre en compte tous les coûts avant de prendre une décision.You need to consider all the costs before making a decision.
- Les dépenses liées à ce projet sont hors de contrôle.The expenses related to this project are out of control.
- Je ne peux pas me permettre ces frais supplémentaires.I can't afford these additional costs.
- Les prix des hôtels varient selon la saison.Hotel prices vary depending on the season.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing a new project at work.
- LucasEst-ce que tu as estimé les coûts ?Have you estimated the costs?
- EmmaOui, les coûts sont assez importants.Yes, the costs are quite high.
- LucasPeut-on limiter ces coûts ?Can we limit these costs?
- EmmaJe vais faire une étude pour toi.I will do a study for you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
