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French · Français
Translation
c'est trop cher
Romanization
c'est trop cher
Pronunciation
seh troh share
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 trop cher — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "too expensive".
Same situation
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c'est combien ?
c'est combien?
Opencan you help me
pouvez-vous m'aider ?
pouvez-vous m'aider?
Openi don't understand
je ne comprends pas
je ne comprends pas
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parlez-vous anglais ?
parlez-vous anglais?
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Opencan i pay by card
puis-je payer par carte ?
puis-je payer par carte?
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FAQ
You say "c'est trop cher" in French. The romanized form is "c'est trop cher", and a simple pronunciation cue is "seh troh share".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "seh troh share" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "c'est trop cher".
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.