B1 Expression 正式

Quel est le prix de ceci ?

What is the price of this?

意思

To inquire about the cost of a specific item.

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文化背景

The 'Bonjour' is mandatory. Asking a price without greeting is seen as treating the shopkeeper like a machine. In Quebec, 'C'est combien ?' is very common even in formal settings, but 'Quel est le prix de ceci ?' remains perfectly understood and polite. Asking the price is often the start of a negotiation. Using very formal French might mark you as a foreigner, which can lead to higher starting prices. Precision is valued. Asking 'Quel est le prix de ceci ?' often leads to a very detailed answer including taxes and fees.

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The Bonjour Rule

Never ask a price without saying 'Bonjour' first. It's the most important rule in French shopping etiquette.

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Use 'Ceci' for clarity

If you are pointing at one specific item among many, 'ceci' is much clearer than 'ça'.

意思

To inquire about the cost of a specific item.

💬

The Bonjour Rule

Never ask a price without saying 'Bonjour' first. It's the most important rule in French shopping etiquette.

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Use 'Ceci' for clarity

If you are pointing at one specific item among many, 'ceci' is much clearer than 'ça'.

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Avoid 'Qu'est-ce que'

Don't start the question with 'Qu'est-ce que'. It sounds like you're asking for a philosophical definition of price.

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Listen for 'C'est...'

The answer will almost always start with 'C'est...' followed by the number.

自我测试

Choose the most polite way to ask for a price in a boutique.

Vous êtes dans une boutique de luxe. Comment demandez-vous le prix ?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Quel est le prix de ceci ?

This is the most formal and respectful option for a luxury setting.

Complete the sentence with the correct interrogative word.

_______ est le prix de ceci ?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Quel

'Prix' is masculine singular, so we use 'Quel'.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.

Client: Bonjour Monsieur. Vendeur: Bonjour ! Je peux vous aider ? Client: Oui, __________________ ?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: quel est le prix de ceci

This completes the polite interaction initiated by the 'Bonjour'.

Match the phrase to the correct register.

Match 'Quel est le prix de ceci ?' with its register.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Formal

The structure and use of 'ceci' mark this as formal.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Ceci vs. Ça

Ceci
Formal Standard in writing/formal speech
Ça
Informal Standard in daily conversation

练习题库

4 练习
Choose the most polite way to ask for a price in a boutique. Choose A2

Vous êtes dans une boutique de luxe. Comment demandez-vous le prix ?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Quel est le prix de ceci ?

This is the most formal and respectful option for a luxury setting.

Complete the sentence with the correct interrogative word. Fill Blank B1

_______ est le prix de ceci ?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Quel

'Prix' is masculine singular, so we use 'Quel'.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Client: Bonjour Monsieur. Vendeur: Bonjour ! Je peux vous aider ? Client: Oui, __________________ ?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: quel est le prix de ceci

This completes the polite interaction initiated by the 'Bonjour'.

Match the phrase to the correct register. situation_matching A2

Match 'Quel est le prix de ceci ?' with its register.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Formal

The structure and use of 'ceci' mark this as formal.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

12 个问题

Yes, but it's slightly less formal. 'Ceci' is the 'proper' partner for this formal structure.

Because 'combien' (how much) doesn't grammatically pair with 'est le prix' in French. Use 'Quel' (which/what).

Usually, you look at the menu. If a price is missing, you'd more likely ask 'C'est à quel prix ?'.

No, because 'Quel' agrees with 'prix' (masculine), not the item you are buying.

Not at all, as long as you say 'Bonjour' first!

Say 'Quel est le prix de ceux-ci ?' (masculine plural) or 'celles-ci' (feminine plural).

Yes, it is very appropriate for formal business inquiries.

You can ask 'Quel est votre meilleur prix ?' if you are at a market.

It means 'this thing here'. It's a demonstrative pronoun.

In this phrase, yes, because you are asking for the single price of the item.

Yes, it is universal standard French.

Usually 'C'est [number] euros'.

相关表达

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C'est combien ?

synonym

How much is it?

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Ça coûte combien ?

similar

How much does it cost?

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Quel est le tarif ?

specialized form

What is the rate?

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C'est cher

contrast

It's expensive

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C'est donné

contrast

It's a steal / very cheap

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