French Phrase
Mon ticket modérateur, c'est combien aujourd'hui ?
Meaning
The speaker is asking for the amount they have to pay out‑of‑pocket for a medical service today. The phrase is typical in a pharmacy, doctor’s office, or when speaking with a health‑insurance representative.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to know the exact co‑payment (ticket modérateur) you must settle for a consultation, prescription, or medical test on the same day.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Monticketmodérateur,c'estcombienaujourd'hui?
Possessive adjective
"Mon" agrees with masculine singular nouns and indicates ownership.
Compound noun
"Ticket modérateur" is a fixed term in French health insurance meaning the co‑payment amount.
c'est
Contraction of "cela est"; used before a question to ask the value of something.
Interrogative adverb
"Combien" asks for a quantity or price and does not need a verb after "c'est".
Adverb of time
"Aujourd'hui" means "today" and is placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Mon ticket modérateur, c'est combien aujourd'hui ?
How much is my co‑payment today?
Il est de 15 euros, vous avez une mutuelle qui couvre le reste.
It’s 15 euros; your supplementary insurance covers the rest.
✕Common Mistakes
Mon ticket modérateur, combien est aujourd'hui ?
The correct structure is "c'est combien"; "combien est" is ungrammatical in this context.
Le ticket modérateur, c'est combien aujourd'hui ?
When the speaker refers to their own ticket, the possessive "mon" is preferred; using the definite article can sound impersonal.
Mon ticket modérateur, c'est combien aujourd hui ?
Do not omit the apostrophe; "aujourd'hui" is a single word meaning "today".
↔Alternatives
Quel est le montant de mon ticket modérateur aujourd'hui ?
What is the amount of my co‑payment today?
Combien dois-je payer pour mon ticket modérateur ?
How much do I have to pay for my co‑payment?
Quel sera le coût de mon ticket modérateur aujourd'hui ?
What will be the cost of my co‑payment today?
Cultural Tip
In France, the "ticket modérateur" is the part of a health expense that the public health system (Sécurité Sociale) does not reimburse. Its size depends on the type of care and on any supplementary health insurance (mutuelle) you may have. When asking the amount, it’s polite to add "s'il vous plaît" and to thank the interlocutor after receiving the answer.