French Phrase
C'est combien pour les services ?
Meaning
This question asks the listener to state the cost of the services being offered. It is a direct, informal way to inquire about price, suitable for most everyday situations.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are at a salon, repair shop, hotel front desk, or any place where you need to know the total charge for a set of services before you commit.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estcombienpourlesservices?
C'est
Contraction of "ce est" used to introduce a question about price or value; it functions like "what is" in English.
combien
Interrogative adverb meaning "how much"; placed after the verb or copula to ask about quantity or price.
pour
Preposition meaning "for"; links the price question to the item or service being discussed.
les services
Plural noun phrase; "services" can refer to any professional or hospitality service (e.g., cleaning, repair, salon).
🗨In Conversation
C'est combien pour les services ?
How much is it for the services?
Ça fait 45 euros, tout compris.
It's 45 euros, all inclusive.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est combien de services ?
Use "combien" alone for price; "combien de" asks about quantity, not cost.
C'est combien pour le service ?
If you refer to multiple services, keep the plural "les services"; using singular changes the meaning.
C'est combien les services ?
Missing the preposition "pour" makes the sentence sound incomplete.
↔Alternatives
Quel est le prix des services ?
What is the price of the services?
Combien coûtent les services ?
How much do the services cost?
Ça coûte combien, les services ?
How much do the services cost?
Cultural Tip
In French, "C'est combien ?" is perfectly acceptable in casual conversation, but in very formal settings (e.g., business meetings) you might prefer "Quel est le prix ?". Also, French speakers often ask for a breakdown ("tout compris" vs. "hors taxes") before agreeing to a service.