Le coût
Example: Le coût de la vie augmente chaque année dans cette ville.
Definition
"Le coût" refers to the amount of money required to purchase or maintain something. It often indicates the financial expense or price associated with goods, services, or life necessities, as in the phrase 'Le coût de la vie' which means the cost of living.
Etymology
The term "le coût" originates from the Old French word 'coste', derived from Latin 'constare', meaning 'to stand firm' or 'to cost'. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote the price or expense of something. Did you know that the word's root in Latin conveys the idea of something standing or established, reflecting the fixed nature of a price?
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"Le coût" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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