French Phrase
C'est combien pour les enfants ?
Meaning
This question asks for the price that applies to children. It is commonly used when buying tickets, meals, or any service that has a reduced rate for kids.
When to use
Use it at museums, cinemas, public transport, restaurants, or any place where a child‑specific price is offered. It works both in formal settings (e.g., at a ticket counter) and informal ones (e.g., asking a friend about a family outing).
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estcombienpourlesenfants?
C'est
Contraction of "cela est"; used to introduce a statement or ask a question about something.
Combien
Interrogative adverb meaning "how much"; placed after the verb or copula when asking for a price or quantity.
Pour + article
Preposition "pour" introduces the beneficiary; it is followed by the definite article "les" when speaking about children in general.
Les enfants
Plural noun meaning "children"; the article "les" makes it a generic group.
🗨In Conversation
C'est combien pour les enfants ?
How much is it for children?
C'est 5 euros chacun.
It's 5 euros each.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est combien de les enfants ?
Do not use the preposition "de" after "combien" when you are asking for a price; the correct structure is "combien pour".
C'est combien les enfants ?
"Combien" must be followed by a preposition that indicates the beneficiary (e.g., "pour").
C'est combien pour les enfant ?
Remember the plural article "les" and the plural noun "enfants"; singular would change the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Quel est le prix pour les enfants ?
What is the price for children?
Combien coûtent les billets enfants ?
How much do the children's tickets cost?
Quel tarif pour les enfants ?
What rate for children?
Cultural Tip
In France, children under 12 usually benefit from a reduced tariff, but many venues ask for proof of age (a school ID or a passport). When you ask "C'est combien pour les enfants ?" you’re showing politeness and awareness of the customary discount, which is appreciated by staff.