Vaut-il (en. Is it worth)

vo-ti

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Expression used to ask if something is precious or worthy.
Is it better to leave now?
Vaut-il mieux partir maintenant?
Used to inquire about the value of a choice or decision.
Is it worth investing in this project?
Vaut-il la peine d'investir dans ce projet?
Question about the appreciation of a situation or thing.
Is it really worth waiting any longer?
Vaut-il vraiment d'attendre encore?

Etymology

Worth it comes from the verb 'valoir', which means to have value.

Common Phrases and Expressions

worth it
indicates that something is valuable or worth doing.
vaut le coup
better off
suggests that one option is preferable to another.
vaut mieux
where it's worth
asks where something might have value.
où ça vaut

Related Words

to be worth
to have value or a price.
valoir
value
importance or merit of something.
valeur
precious
which has a lot of value.
précieux

Slang Meanings

It's a good deal.
Honestly, this headset is worth it.
Honnêtement, ce casque, ça vaut le coup.
Not worth it.
Your effort for this isn't worth it.
Ton effort pour ça, ça vaut pas le coup.