Le prix
Example: Le prix de ce livre est plus élevé que prévu.
Definition
"Le prix" refers to the amount of money required to purchase or obtain something. It indicates the cost or value assigned to an item, service, or product, as in the phrase: 'Le prix de ce livre est plus élevé que prévu,' meaning the price of this book is higher than expected.
Etymology
The term "le prix" originates from the Latin word 'pretium,' meaning value or reward. Over time, it evolved in Old French as 'pris' or 'prix,' coming to signify the cost or charge of something. Did you know? While 'prix' commonly means price, it can also mean prize or award in different contexts.
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"Le prix" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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