French Phrase
Le prix dépend du service.
Meaning
The sentence means “The price depends on the service.” It tells the listener that the cost will vary according to which service is chosen or how the service is performed.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are explaining a pricing model, answering a client’s question about cost, or comparing different service packages in a business or hospitality setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Leprixdépendduservice.
Definite article (Le)
Le is the masculine singular definite article used before a masculine noun like prix.
Noun (prix)
Prix means ‘price’ and is masculine; it does not change in the plural form.
Verb (dépend)
Dépend is the third‑person singular present of dépendre ‘to depend’. It follows the subject directly.
Preposition + article (du)
Du = de + le. It introduces the complement of dependence, meaning ‘on the’.
Noun (service)
Service is masculine; here it refers to the type or level of service offered.
🗨In Conversation
Quel sera le prix si je choisis le service premium ?
What will the price be if I choose the premium service?
Le prix dépend du service que vous choisissez.
The price depends on the service you choose.
✕Common Mistakes
Le prix est du service.
‘Est’ means ‘is’; it does not convey dependence. Use ‘dépend’ to express that the price varies.
Le prix dépend de le service.
In French, ‘de le’ contracts to ‘du’. Writing it separately is incorrect.
Le prix dépend des services.
‘Service’ is masculine singular; the correct article is ‘le’, not ‘les’.
↔Alternatives
Le tarif varie selon le service.
The rate varies according to the service.
Le coût est fonction du service.
The cost is a function of the service.
Le prix change en fonction du service.
The price changes based on the service.
Cultural Tip
In French business communication, ‘prix’ is often used for a single item’s cost, while ‘tarif’ is preferred for a schedule of rates or a price list. Mentioning that a price ‘depends on the service’ signals transparency and helps avoid misunderstandings about hidden fees, a practice especially valued in French‑speaking markets.