French Phrase
Oui, ça fait 50 dollars.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that the total price is fifty dollars. It’s a concise way to answer a price‑related question, similar to “Yes, that’s $50.”
When to use
Use this sentence when a customer, client, or friend asks how much something costs and you want to confirm the amount. It works in shops, restaurants, markets, or any informal transaction where the price is being discussed.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouiçafait50dollars.
Oui
Simple affirmation meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or start a confirming sentence.
ça
Informal demonstrative pronoun meaning “that/it”. In price expressions it refers to the amount being discussed.
fait (faire)
Third‑person singular of the verb *faire* used idiomatically to indicate cost: “ça fait X” = “that makes X”.
Number + currency
When the amount is spoken, the number is said in words (cinquante) and the currency follows; the numeral can be written for clarity.
dollars (plural)
In French the plural of *dollar* is *dollars*; the word is borrowed unchanged from English.
🗨In Conversation
Combien ça coûte ?
How much does it cost?
Oui, ça fait 50 dollars.
Yes, that’s $50.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, c’est 50 dollars.
While “c’est 50 dollars” is understandable, the idiomatic way to state a price is “ça fait 50 dollars”.
Oui, ça fait 50 dollar.
The plural form is required when the amount is more than one; saying “50 dollar” is incorrect.
Oui, ça fait 50 cinquante dollars.
Mixing the numeral with the word form is redundant; choose either the numeral or the spelled‑out number.
↔Alternatives
Oui, c’est 50 dollars.
Yes, it’s $50.
Exactement, 50 dollars.
Exactly, $50.
Le total est de 50 dollars.
The total is $50.
Cultural Tip
In France the official currency is the euro, so you’ll more often hear “50 euros”. The phrase with “dollars” is common in French‑speaking Canada, in tourist areas, or when dealing with international prices. When speaking to a Canadian French speaker, you can also say “cinquante dollars canadiens” to be precise.