cost

• Somme d'argent nécessaire pour acheter, produire ou réaliser quelque chose ; ce que coûte un bien ou un service.

A noun referring to the amount of money required to buy, make, or do something.

1. A1formal

   The amount of money required to buy or produce something.

   coût

   • The cost of the car was $20,000.
   • What is the cost of living in this city?
   • The high cost of fuel affects everyone.

   Synonymesamountchargeexpenditureexpensefeefigureoutlaypricerate

   Antonymesgainincomeprofitreturnrevenueyield

2. Price or expenseA1formal

   The price paid for goods or services.

   coût (prix à payer)

   • The cost of the meal was reasonable.
   • They reduced the cost of production.
   • Shipping costs are included in the total.

   Synonymesamountchargeexpenditureexpensefeefigureoutlaypaymentpriceratetarifftoll

3. Loss or sacrificeB2formal

   The effort, loss, or disadvantage involved in achieving something.

   coût (au sens de perte ou sacrifice)

   • The cost of the war was too high in human lives.
   • Success comes at a personal cost.
   • He was aware of the emotional cost of his decision.

   Synonymesdetrimentdisadvantagedownsidedrawbackexpenselosspenaltypricesacrificetoll

   Antonymesbenefitgainprofitreward

• Verbe indiquant le prix ou la somme nécessaire pour quelque chose, ou le coût en efforts ou en sacrifices.

A verb used to indicate the price or amount required for something, or the effort or sacrifice involved.

verbe irrégulier

1. Require paymentA1formal

   To require the payment of a specified sum of money.

   coûter

   • This book costs $20.
   • How much does the ticket cost?
   • The repairs will cost us a lot of money.

   Synonymeschargecome tofetchgo forset back

2. Result in lossB2formal

   To result in the loss or sacrifice of something valuable.

   Coûter (en perte)

   • The accident cost him his job.
   • The delay cost the company millions.
   • His mistake cost the team the championship.

   Synonymesdeprivelosetake

   Antonymesbenefitgainprofityield