French Phrase
Le loyer, c'est combien par mois ?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct and natural way to ask about the monthly cost of renting a property. It uses a common spoken French structure where the topic 'the rent' is introduced first, followed by the question. It literally translates to 'The rent, it is how much per month?'
When to use
Use this phrase when you are apartment hunting, speaking with a real estate agent, or discussing living costs with a potential roommate. It is appropriate for both casual and semi-formal settings like viewing an apartment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Le loyerc'estcombienpar mois
Dislocation
Placing 'Le loyer' at the start is a 'dislocation' used to emphasize the topic before asking the question.
C'est combien
This is the standard idiomatic way to ask 'How much is it?' in spoken French.
Par vs Pour
'Par' is used for 'per' in time expressions like 'par semaine' (per week) or 'par an' (per year).
🗨In Conversation
L'appartement est très beau. Le loyer, c'est combien par mois ?
The apartment is very beautiful. How much is the rent per month?
C'est neuf cents euros par mois, charges comprises.
It is nine hundred euros per month, utilities included.
✕Common Mistakes
Combien est le loyer ?
While understandable, French speakers rarely use 'être' alone for prices; 'c'est combien' or 'coûte' is much more natural.
Le loyer est combien pour mois ?
Use 'par' instead of 'pour' when expressing frequency or rates like 'per month' or 'per day'.
↔Alternatives
Quel est le montant du loyer ?
What is the amount of the rent?
Ça coûte combien par mois ?
How much does it cost per month?
C'est combien le loyer, charges comprises ?
How much is the rent, including utilities?
Cultural Tip
In France, always check if a price is 'CC' (charges comprises) or 'HC' (hors charges). 'Charges comprises' means utilities like water and building maintenance are included, which is vital to know for your budget. Also, remember that rent is almost always paid monthly in France.