💶

How to Say ‘That's nineteen euros.’ in French

Ça fait dix-neuf euros.

sah feh deez-NURF uh-roh

[sah feh deez-NURF uh-roh]

💬 Usage Tip: In dix-neuf the x sounds like a z: (deez-nuhf).

Phrase Breakdown

Ça fait

sah feh

That comes to

This is the standard way to state a total. Say 'sa fè'; the 't' is silent.

Example

Ça fait combien ?

How much is it?

Words in this phrase

Ça

[sah]

that / it

Demonstrative pronoun used in everyday French to mean 'that' or 'it.'

Example

Ça me plaît quand une entreprise parle clairement.

I like it when a company speaks clearly.

fait

[feh]

makes

To create or construct by combining or shaping resources.

Example

Elle fait du café.

She makes coffee.

dix-neuf euros.

deez-NURF uh-roh

nineteen euros.

Say 'diz-neuf eu-ro'. The 'x' sounds like 'z', and you finish smoothly into 'euros'.

Example

Le billet coûte dix-neuf euros.

The ticket costs nineteen euros.

Words in this phrase

dix-neuf

[deez-NURF]

nineteen

The number 19, literally 'ten-nine'.

Example

Elle a dix-neuf ans.

She is nineteen years old.

euros

[uh-roh]

euros

The currency used in France and much of Europe.

Example

Dans « Nous facturons 20 euros », « euros » précise la devise.

In "We charge 20 euros", "euros" specifies the currency.

Guides for French learners

Ordering in French: Cafés, Bakeries and Restaurants (with Menu Vocabulary)How to order in French at a café, a bakery and a restaurant: the phrases, the questions staff ask, and the menu and food vocabulary to understand the answers.Hello in French: Greetings, Good Evening and How to Answer "How Are You?"How to say hello in French, when to switch to good evening, how to ask how are you and what to answer, with tu vs vous and native audio.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant lessons were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”

Tom H., 38, Chef

“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”

Nina W., 29, Graduate Student

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer