How to Say ‘Too high’ in French
Trop élevé
troh ay-luh-vay
[troh ay-luh-vay]
💬 Usage Tip: [Élevé] often means "high" for prices, costs, or levels, not just "raised" or "elevated." You can swap it into other complaints: [Les frais sont trop élevés].
Phrase Breakdown
Trop
[troh]
too
Adverb meaning excessively or more than acceptable.
C'est Trop cher pour une course si courte.
That's too expensive for such a short ride.
élevé
[ay-luh-vay]
high
Means high or expensive when talking about a fare or price.
Le tarif me paraît élevé aujourd'hui.
The fare seems high today.
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