prix
/pʁi/
The English phrase "prices" is translated into French as prix.
prix refers to the amounts of money for which goods or services are sold.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word prix is the same in both singular and plural forms. To indicate the plural "the prices", you add the definite article les to form les prix.
How do you pronounce it?
/pʁi/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because the spelling of prix does not change in the plural, English speakers sometimes mistakenly add an extra 's' to the end. Always use the spelling prix whether you are referring to one price or many prices.
Did you know?
- French speakers use the term prix cassé literally meaning 'broken price' to describe an item that is heavily discounted or on sale.
- In French, you can say un prix to mean a prize won in a competition, not just a monetary cost. This dual meaning is quite common in contexts like the 'Prix Nobel' or 'Prix Goncourt'.
- The word prix is an etymological relative of the English word 'precious'. While 'precious' describes something of great value, the two words share the same root regarding the concept of worth.
Examples in context
- Les prix ont bondi.Prices have jumped.This sentence is useful for describing how prices have jumped using prix.Tatoeba #1410367 by sacredceltic, translation #319906 by CK
- Les prix ont baissé.Prices have gone down.This sentence is useful for describing how prices have gone down using prix.Tatoeba #1440983 by sacredceltic, translation #1439927 by CK
- Les prix ont flambé.Prices have soared.This sentence is useful for describing how prices have soared using prix.Tatoeba #14035077 by Myrano_, translation #4501544 by CK
- C'est combien, ce t-shirt ?How much is this t-shirt?
- Il coûte 20 euros.It costs 20 euros.
- Je peux avoir une réduction ?Can I get a discount?
- Oui, je peux vous le(la) laisser à 10 euros de moins.Yes, I can let you have it for 10 euros less.
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are looking at a grocery store flyer.
- GabrielLes prix sont très élevés ici.The prices are very high here.
- LéaOui, mais la qualité est bonne.Yes, but the quality is good.
- GabrielVérifions les prix dans l'autre magasin.Let's check the prices in the other store.
- LéaC'est une bonne idée, Gabriel.That is a good idea, Gabriel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry prix, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries prix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
