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How to Say ‘Yes, but there's an extra charge for your two suitcases.’ in French

Si, mais il y a un supplément pour vos deux valises.

see meh eel ee ah uhn sew-play-MAHN poor voh d-uh vah-LEEZ

[see meh eel ee ah uhn sew-play-MAHN poor voh d-uh vah-LEEZ]

💬 Usage Tip: Si means "yes" when you contradict a negative question like Ce n'est pas...?. Answering oui there would sound wrong.

Phrase Breakdown

Si, mais il y a un supplément

see meh eel ee ah uhn sew-play-MAHN

Yes, but there's an extra charge

'Si' means 'yes' when you contradict a negative question. Stress it slightly.

Example

Si, mais il y a un problème.

Yes, but there's a problem.

Words in this phrase

[see]

yes

Affirmative, confirming something.

Example

Si, bien sûr!

Yes, of course!

mais

[meh]

But

Used to introduce a contrast.

Example

Il est petit mais fort.

He is small but strong.

[eel]

there

At or in that place.

Example

Il y a une surprise pour toi.

There is a surprise for you.

[ee]

there

In or at that place.

Example

Y a-t-il une solution?

Is there a solution?

[ah]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est un bon film.

It is a good movie.

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

supplément

[sew-play-MAHN]

extra charge

An additional amount added to a price.

Example

Il y a un supplément la nuit.

There is an extra charge at night.

pour vos deux valises.

poor voh d-uh vah-LEEZ

for your two suitcases.

'Pour' gives the reason for the fee. Use falling intonation at the end.

Example

C'est pour vos bagages.

It's for your luggage.

Words in this phrase

pour

[poor]

for

Indicating purpose or reason.

Example

C'est pour toi.

It's for you.

vos

[voh]

your

Formal or plural possessive adjective used before a plural noun.

Example

Vos chaussures sont très élégantes ce soir.

Your shoes are very elegant tonight.

deux

[d-uh]

two

The number 2.

Example

Ils sont venus tous les deux.

They both came.

valises

[vah-LEEZ]

suitcases

Plural of 'valise', a travel bag.

Example

Mes valises sont lourdes.

My suitcases are heavy.

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