coût
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le coût
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (price)
a. cost
Les coûts de production ont augmenté de 2 % depuis le début de l'année.Production costs have increased by 2% since the beginning of the year.
2. (figurative) (unfortunate consequence)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. cost (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
La fermeture de l'usine a eu un coût social important pour toute la région.The factory closure came at a significant social cost to the entire region.
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