French Phrase
Il y a des frais en plus ?
Meaning
This question asks whether there are any additional charges beyond what has already been mentioned. It’s commonly used when reviewing a bill, signing a contract, or confirming the total cost of a service.
When to use
Use it at hotels, car rentals, restaurants, or any service where hidden or extra fees might apply. It’s a polite way to double‑check the final price before you commit.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilyadesfraisenplus?
Il y a
Impersonal construction meaning 'there is/are', used to state existence.
des
Indefinite plural article (some/any) used before plural nouns.
frais
Masculine plural noun meaning 'fees' or 'charges'.
en plus
Adverbial phrase meaning 'extra', 'in addition', placed after the noun.
Question formation
In spoken French, a rising intonation turns the statement into a question; written form can also use inversion: 'Y a-t-il des frais en plus ?'.
🗨In Conversation
Il y a des frais en plus ?
Are there any extra fees?
Non, le prix indiqué inclut tout.
No, the price shown includes everything.
✕Common Mistakes
Il y a des frais plus ?
The adverbial phrase is "en plus", not just "plus" after a noun.
Il y a des frais supplémentaire ?
When using "supplémentaire", the noun must stay plural: "des frais supplémentaires".
Y a‑il des frais en plus ?
The inversion form is correct, but many learners forget the hyphens and the "t" for euphony.
↔Alternatives
Y a-t-il des frais supplémentaires ?
Are there any additional fees?
Est‑ce qu’il y a des frais additionnels ?
Are there any added charges?
Des frais en plus, c’est bien ça ?
Extra fees, is that right?
Cultural Tip
In French business and service contexts, transparency about costs is expected. Asking directly about "frais en plus" is perfectly acceptable, but pairing the question with a polite phrase like "s’il vous plaît" or "merci d’avance" can soften it. Also note that "frais supplémentaires" is a slightly more formal alternative often used in written contracts.