How to Say ‘It is too expensive’ in French
C'est trop cher
say eh troh share
[say eh troh share]
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it / this
Shortened form used in c'est to mean it is or this is.
C'est trop cher pour moi.
It's too expensive for me.
est
[eh]
is
Form of être used in c'est.
C'est trop cher aujourd'hui.
It's too expensive today.
trop
[troh]
too
Used to say there is an excessive amount or degree.
C'est trop cher dans cette boutique.
It's too expensive in this shop.
cher
[share]
expensive
Used to describe something with a high price.
C'est trop cher pour un souvenir.
It's too expensive for a souvenir.
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