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Translation
c'est combien ?
Romanization
c'est combien?
Pronunciation
seh kohm-byen
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
c'est combien ? — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "how much is this".
Same situation
where is the bathroom
où sont les toilettes ?
où sont les toilettes?
Opentoo expensive
c'est trop cher
c'est trop cher
Opencan you help me
pouvez-vous m'aider ?
pouvez-vous m'aider?
Openi don't understand
je ne comprends pas
je ne comprends pas
Opendo you speak english
parlez-vous anglais ?
parlez-vous anglais?
Openwhere is the station
où est la gare ?
où est la gare?
Opencan i pay by card
puis-je payer par carte ?
puis-je payer par carte?
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FAQ
You say "c'est combien ?" in French. The romanized form is "c'est combien?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "seh kohm-byen".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "seh kohm-byen" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "c'est combien?".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.