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    Coûtent (en. Cost)

    /ku.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have a certain price or cost.
    Potatoes cost less in summer.
    Les pommes de terre coûtent moins cher en été.
    To be settled in exchange for a sum.
    These services cost a lot.
    Ces services coûtent très cher.
    To imply an expense.
    Travel costs a lot of money.
    Les voyages coûtent beaucoup d'argent.
    To determine the price of something.
    How much is it going to cost?
    Combien cela va-t-il coûter ?

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'coûter' from Latin 'costare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cost an arm and a leg
    To be very expensive.
    coûter la peau des fesses
    cost the eyes from the head
    To cost a lot.
    coûter les yeux de la tête
    cost an arm
    To cost a lot.
    coûter un bras
    cost twice as much
    To be twice as expensive.
    coûter deux fois plus

    Related Words

    cost
    Amount of money spent to acquire something.
    coût
    price
    Sum of money asked for a product or service.
    prix
    value
    Amount attributed to an asset.
    valeur
    expense
    Sum of money used for a purchase.
    dépense

    Slang Meanings

    Cost a fortune
    This restaurant costs a fortune!
    Ce restaurant coûte une blinde!
    Cost an arm
    This watch costs an arm!
    Cette montre coûte un œil!