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Translation : How much is it?
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IPA : / sɛ kɔ̃bjɛ̃ ? /
"C'est combien ?" is a common way to say "How much is it?" in French
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*In French, we have only one word for "how much" and "how many". So when talking about money, "combien" naturally has the meaning of "how much".
There are three different ways to ask "How much does it cost?" in French, your choice will depend on the context (formal, neutral or informal).
Dialogue
C'est combien ?
How much is it?
Mille euros
One thousand euros
Wow ! Ça coûte la peau des fesses !
Wow! It costs the skin of the butt!
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