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 a product or service. It signifies the cost or value assigned to something, such 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" comes from the Old French word "pris," which means value or reward. It originally derived from the Latin word "pretium," meaning price or value. Did you know that "prix" also shares roots with the English word "price," highlighting their common origin?
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"Le prix" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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