combien
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. how many (with countable nouns)
Combien de livres as-tu achetés ?How many books did you buy?
b. how much (with uncountable nouns)
Combien de temps te faut-il pour te préparer ?How much time do you need to get ready?
a. how much
Combien coûte cette voiture ?How much is this car?
a. how many (with countable nouns)
Je me demande combien de pièces il y a dans ce puzzle.I wonder how many pieces there are in this puzzle.
b. how much (with uncountable nouns)
Je ne sais pas combien d'argent coûte cette toile.I don’t know how much money this painting costs.
a. how much
Écrivez ici combien vous pesez.Write here how much you weigh.
a. how much
Tu ne sais pas combien tu me manques.You don't know how much I miss you.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
6.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used for the days of the month)
a. what date
Tu arrives le combien ? - Le 4 octobre !What date are you arriving? - October 4!
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