Direct answer
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c'est combien ?
Romanization
c'est combien?
Pronunciation
seh kohm-byen
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How to say “how much is this” in French
Learn how to say "how much is this" in French: c'est combien ? (c'est combien?), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. C'est combien ? is common spoken French for asking the price. Combien ça coûte ? is another standard version.
Examples
C'est combien ?
How much is this?
Excusez-moi, c'est combien ?
Excuse me, how much is this?
Common mistakes
Do not translate "how much is this" word by word; use the full French phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "how much is this" in French?
Say c'est combien ?. The romanization is c'est combien?, and the pronunciation is seh kohm-byen.
Is c'est combien ? formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. C'est combien ? is common spoken French for asking the price. Combien ça coûte ? is another standard version.
When should I use "how much is this" in French?
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. C'est combien ? is common spoken French for asking the price. Combien ça coûte ? is another standard version.