Frais (en. Costs)

/fʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is at a low temperature.
The air is cool this morning.
L'air est frais ce matin.
Which is recent, new.
The fruits at this market are very fresh.
Les fruits dans ce marché sont très frais.
Expenses related to an activity or service.
The registration fees are high.
Les frais d'inscription sont élevés.

Etymology

From Latin 'frigidus', meaning cold.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shipping costs
Cost to deliver a product.
frais de port
overhead costs
Expenses necessary for the operation of a business.
frais généraux
tuition fees
Cost of studies at an institution.
frais de scolarité

Related Words

strawberry plant
Plant producing strawberries.
fraisier
milling
Surface treatment technique for materials.
fraisage

Slang Meanings

Cool, trendy.
This club is really cool this week.
Ce club est vraiment frais cette semaine.
Not being fresh = not being clear or alert.
He’s not fresh, he needs to sleep.
Il n'est pas frais, il a besoin de dormir.