prix en euros
The English phrase "euro prices" is translated into French as prix en euros.
This phrase refers to the cost of goods or services expressed in the euro currency. When writing amounts in French, use a comma as a decimal point instead of a period. For example, 10.50 euros is written as 10,50 euros.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of prix (prices), en (in) and euros (euros).
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify "the euro prices" with a definite article, use les prix en euros.
Did you know?
- The word prix shares a common ancestor with the English word 'back', tracing through the Proto-Indo-European root '*préti'.
- In France, prices are frequently listed as prix TTC, which stands for toutes taxes comprises. This means the price you see on the tag is the final amount you pay at the register.
- The French word prix is used for both a monetary cost and a competition award, such as a 'Nobel Prize'.
Examples in context
- Les prix en euros sont affichés ici.The prices in euros are displayed here.
- Je préfère voir les prix en euros.I prefer to see the prices in euros.
- Est-ce que les prix en euros ont augmenté ?Have the prices in euros gone up?
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are shopping on a foreign website.
- HugoRegarde, les prix en euros sont très bas.Look, the prices in euros are very low.
- EmmaC'est vrai, c'est moins cher ici.It's true, it is cheaper here.
- HugoTu veux commander quelque chose, Emma ?Do you want to order something, Emma?
- EmmaOui, je vais prendre ce livre.Yes, I will take this book.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, prix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
