Le coût
Example: Le coût de la vie a augmenté cette année en ville.
Definition
"Le coût" refers to the amount of money required to buy or do something. It indicates the price or expense involved, such as in the phrase 'Le coût de la vie,' which means the cost of living or how much money is needed to cover daily expenses.
Etymology
The French word "le coût" comes from the Latin word 'constare,' meaning 'to stand firm' or 'to cost.' Over time, it evolved in Old French to represent the price or expense of something. Did you know? The word 'cost' in English shares the same Latin root as "le coût."
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"Le coût" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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