A1 Expression خنثی

C'est cher

It's expensive

معنی

Used to describe something with a high price.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Bargaining (marchander) is not common in standard shops or boutiques, but it is expected at flea markets (les puces) or when buying second-hand items. Quebecers might use 'dispendieux' more frequently than people in France to sound slightly more formal or precise. Switzerland is known for high prices. Locals might use 'C'est cher' less as a complaint and more as a standard observation of their economy. In many West African countries, bargaining is a social art. Saying 'C'est cher' is the start of a negotiation, not the end of a conversation.

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Use 'trop'

If you want to sound more like a native when complaining, say 'C'est trop cher' instead of just 'C'est cher'.

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Avoid 'beaucoup'

Never say 'C'est beaucoup cher'. It's a classic English-speaker mistake. Use 'très' or 'vraiment'.

معنی

Used to describe something with a high price.

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Use 'trop'

If you want to sound more like a native when complaining, say 'C'est trop cher' instead of just 'C'est cher'.

⚠️

Avoid 'beaucoup'

Never say 'C'est beaucoup cher'. It's a classic English-speaker mistake. Use 'très' or 'vraiment'.

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The Shrug

Pair 'C'est cher' with a slight Gallic shrug and a pout for maximum cultural authenticity.

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Agreement

Remember: 'C'est cher' (general) vs 'Elle est chère' (specific feminine object).

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct phrase to react to a 10€ bottle of water.

Dix euros pour une bouteille d'eau ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: C'est cher !

We use the impersonal 'C'est cher' to react to a price.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'cher'.

Cette montre est très ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: chère

The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'montre'.

Fill in the missing line.

A: Tu aimes ce sac ? B: Oui, mais ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: les deux sont possibles

You can say 'C'est trop cher' (referring to the situation) or 'Il est trop cher' (referring to the masculine noun 'sac').

Match the phrase to the register.

1. C'est reuch. 2. C'est onéreux. 3. C'est cher.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-Slang, 2-Formal, 3-Neutral

'Reuch' is verlan (slang), 'onéreux' is formal, and 'cher' is neutral.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Price Scale in French

Cheap
C'est donné It's a steal
C'est pas cher It's cheap
Neutral
C'est un prix correct It's a fair price
Expensive
C'est cher It's expensive
C'est hors de prix It's overpriced

When to use 'Cher' vs 'Chère'

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Masculine

  • Le livre est cher
  • Le café est cher
  • C'est cher
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Feminine

  • La robe est chère
  • La voiture est chère
  • La place est chère

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Choose the correct phrase to react to a 10€ bottle of water. Choose A1

Dix euros pour une bouteille d'eau ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: C'est cher !

We use the impersonal 'C'est cher' to react to a price.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'cher'. جای خالی A2

Cette montre est très ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: chère

The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'montre'.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion B1

A: Tu aimes ce sac ? B: Oui, mais ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: les deux sont possibles

You can say 'C'est trop cher' (referring to the situation) or 'Il est trop cher' (referring to the masculine noun 'sac').

Match the phrase to the register. situation_matching B2

1. C'est reuch. 2. C'est onéreux. 3. C'est cher.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-Slang, 2-Formal, 3-Neutral

'Reuch' is verlan (slang), 'onéreux' is formal, and 'cher' is neutral.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, but only as an adjective meaning 'dear'. 'Mon cher ami' is fine, but 'Il est cher' would mean he is expensive (e.g., a consultant).

The most common opposite is 'pas cher'. 'Bon marché' is also used, but 'pas cher' is more frequent in conversation.

No, it's a neutral observation. However, your tone of voice can make it sound like a complaint.

You say 'Ça devient cher'.

It means 'a high price to pay', usually referring to a mistake or a consequence.

Rarely. It's mostly found in formal documents, news reports, or academic writing.

'Cher' acts as an adjective here. 'Chèrement' is an adverb used with verbs like 'vendre' (vendre chèrement sa peau).

No. You say 'C'est un prix élevé' or just 'C'est cher'.

Masculine plural is 'chers', feminine plural is 'chères'.

Among young people in France, yes. It's 'cher' in Verlan.

عبارات مرتبط

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C'est donné

contrast

It's a steal / very cheap

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Ça coûte un bras

specialized form

It costs an arm and a leg

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Hors de prix

builds on

Priceless / unaffordable

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Bon marché

contrast

Cheap / good deal

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Coûteux

synonym

Costly

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