French Phrase
C'est combien, l'entrée ?
Meaning
Literally, "It is how much, the entrance?" In everyday French this means "How much is the entrance fee?" It is used when you want to know the price of a ticket for a museum, concert, event, or any place that charges an entry fee.
When to use
Use this phrase at ticket counters, reception desks, or when a friend asks you about the cost of getting in. It is informal but perfectly acceptable in most tourist and everyday situations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estcombien,l'entrée?
C'est + combien
In spoken French, "C'est combien" is a fixed, informal way to ask the price of something, literally "It is how much?"
Combien
The adverb "combien" asks for a quantity or price and does not need a verb after it in this construction.
l'entrée
The noun "entrée" (feminine) here means the admission fee; the definite article contracts to "l'" before a vowel.
🗨In Conversation
C'est combien, l'entrée ?
How much is the entrance fee?
C'est 12 euros.
It's 12 euros.
✕Common Mistakes
Combien c'est l'entrée ?
The order is reversed; the correct idiomatic order is "C'est combien, l'entrée ?"
C'est combien, le entrée ?
"Entrée" is feminine, so the article must be "l'" or "la".
C'est combien, l'entré ?
Missing the final "e" accent; the correct spelling is "entrée".
↔Alternatives
Quel est le prix de l'entrée ?
What is the price of the entrance?
Ça coûte combien l'entrée ?
How much does the entrance cost?
Combien coûte l'entrée ?
How much does the entrance cost?
Cultural Tip
In France and other Francophone countries, asking "C'est combien ?" is perfectly natural, but in very formal settings (e.g., a gala or a private club) you might prefer the more polite "Quel est le prix, s'il vous plaît ?" Also, remember that "entrée" can also mean a starter dish in a restaurant, so context matters.