Elles sont à 2,35€ le kilo.
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Elles sont à 2,35€ le kilo.
I noticed in one of the writing tests "They cost..." one translation is given as "Elles sont à..." or "they are at..." Is the à after être required when talking about prices and measures in French, or is it optional? ~Thanks for your help.
This question relates to:French lesson "Using le, la, les with weights and measures (definite articles)"
Asked 8 years ago
Bonjour Andy !
Yes, in that case, you would need to use "être à" + price:
"Cette chemise est à 45 euros."
However this doesn't apply to measures, for which you simply use the verb "mesurer":
"Cette table mesure deux mètres."
I hope that's helpful!
Bonne Année!
Yes, in that case, you would need to use "être à" + price:
"Cette chemise est à 45 euros."
However this doesn't apply to measures, for which you simply use the verb "mesurer":
"Cette table mesure deux mètres."
I hope that's helpful!
Bonne Année!
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