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Used to describe something with a high price.
문화적 배경
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.
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'.
뜻
Used to describe something with a high price.
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'.
The Shrug
Pair 'C'est cher' with a slight Gallic shrug and a pout for maximum cultural authenticity.
Agreement
Remember: 'C'est cher' (general) vs 'Elle est chère' (specific feminine object).
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct phrase to react to a 10€ bottle of water.
Dix euros pour une bouteille d'eau ?
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 ____.
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'montre'.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Tu aimes ce sac ? B: Oui, mais ____.
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.
'Reuch' is verlan (slang), 'onéreux' is formal, and 'cher' is neutral.
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시각 학습 자료
Price Scale in French
When to use 'Cher' vs 'Chère'
Masculine
- • Le livre est cher
- • Le café est cher
- • C'est cher
Feminine
- • La robe est chère
- • La voiture est chère
- • La place est chère
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Dix euros pour une bouteille d'eau ?
We use the impersonal 'C'est cher' to react to a price.
Cette montre est très ____.
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'montre'.
A: Tu aimes ce sac ? B: Oui, mais ____.
You can say 'C'est trop cher' (referring to the situation) or 'Il est trop cher' (referring to the masculine noun 'sac').
1. C'est reuch. 2. C'est onéreux. 3. C'est cher.
'Reuch' is verlan (slang), 'onéreux' is formal, and 'cher' is neutral.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, 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.
관련 표현
C'est donné
contrastIt's a steal / very cheap
Ça coûte un bras
specialized formIt costs an arm and a leg
Hors de prix
builds onPriceless / unaffordable
Bon marché
contrastCheap / good deal
Coûteux
synonymCostly
