Le coût du fret
Example: Le coût du fret a augmenté à cause de la hausse du carburant.
Definition
"Le coût du fret" refers to the total expense involved in transporting goods by freight, including charges for shipping, handling, and any additional fees. It represents the financial cost that companies or individuals must pay to move products from one location to another.
Etymology
The phrase "le coût du fret" comes from French, where "coût" means cost or expense, and "fret" refers to freight or cargo transport. The word "fret" originates from the Latin "fretium," meaning payment or freight charge. Did you know? The term "fret" has been used in maritime contexts for centuries to describe the cost of shipping goods by sea.
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"Le coût du fret" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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