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, often used in financial contexts to indicate expenses or prices. For example, "Le coût de la vie" means the cost of living, reflecting how much money is needed for daily expenses.
Etymology
The term "le coût" comes from the Old French word 'cost,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'constare,' meaning 'to stand firm' or 'to cost.' Did you know that its roots emphasize the idea of something standing as a fixed price or value over time?
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"Le coût" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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