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French Phrase

Pour certains sièges, il faut payer en plus.

/puʁ sɛʁ.tɛ̃ sjɛʒ il fo paje ɑ̃ ply/
Meaning"For certain seats, you have to pay extra."
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Meaning

The sentence means that for some seats you have to pay an extra fee. It is often used when talking about tickets, transport, or events where premium seating costs more.

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When to use

Use this phrase when explaining price differences for specific seats, such as in a theater, airplane, or stadium. It works both in formal announcements and casual conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Pourcertainssièges,ilfautpayerenplus.

1

Preposition "Pour"

"Pour" introduces a reason, purpose, or a target, similar to "for" in English.

2

Indefinite adjective "certains"

"Certains" means "some" and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

3

Impersonal expression "il faut"

"Il faut" is an impersonal construction meaning "one must" or "it is necessary to"; the verb that follows stays in the infinitive.

4

"en plus" as adverbial phrase

"En plus" means "in addition" or "extra" and is placed after the verb it modifies.

🗨In Conversation

A

Je voudrais un siège près de la scène.

I would like a seat near the stage.

Pour certains sièges, il faut payer en plus.

For some seats, you have to pay extra.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Il faut payer de plus.

    Avoid using "payer" without the preposition "de" when you mean "to pay for"; here the construction is correct because "en plus" modifies the verb directly.

  • Pour certain siège, il faut payer en plus.

    "Certains" must agree with the plural noun "sièges"; do not use the singular form "certain siège" unless you refer to one specific seat.

↔Alternatives

  • Certains sièges sont payants en supplément.

    Some seats require an additional payment.

  • Il faut payer un supplément pour certains sièges.

    You have to pay a surcharge for some seats.

  • Ces places demandent un paiement supplémentaire.

    These seats demand an extra payment.

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Cultural Tip

In French-speaking countries, it is common to see "en plus" written as "en supplément" on tickets and price lists. When speaking to a customer, a polite tone is preferred; you might say "Il y a un supplément pour ces places" rather than a blunt statement.