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How to Say ‘Is it included, or is there a charge?’ in French

C'est compris, ou c'est payant ?

suh eh kohm-PREE oo suh eh pay-YAHN

[suh eh kohm-PREE oo suh eh pay-YAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: Asking a question this way just means raising your voice at the end. You don't need to change the word order.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est compris,

suh eh kohm-PREE

Is it included,

Say 'say kohn-PREE', rising slightly before the pause.

Example

Le service est compris.

Service is included.

Words in this phrase

C'

[suh]

It

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

compris

[kohm-PREE]

included

Past participle of 'comprendre'; here means included in the price.

Example

Le service est compris.

Service is included.

ou c'est payant ?

oo suh eh pay-YAHN

or is there a charge?

'ou' means 'or'. Say 'oo say pay-YAHN'.

Example

Gratuit ou c'est payant ?

Free, or is there a charge?

Words in this phrase

ou

[oo]

or

Conjunction offering an alternative.

Example

Du thé ou du café ?

Tea or coffee?

c'

[suh]

It

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

payant

[pay-YAHN]

paid / chargeable

Adjective meaning something costs extra money.

Example

L'entrée est payante.

Entry is not free.

Guides for French learners

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