The French expression “coûter bonbon” translates literally to “to cost candy” or “to cost a piece of candy”.
English meaning:
- to cost an arm and a leg
- to be very expensive
French meaning:
- coûter très cher – to be very expensive
Example sentence:
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- T’as vu sa décapotable ? Ça a dû coûter bonbon ! Did you see his convertible ? It must have cost a fortune !
Synonymous expressions:
- coûter les yeux de la tête – to cost an are and a leg
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Bonjour! My name is David Issokson. I'm based in Victor, Idaho (near Jackson, Wyoming) and have helped hundreds of students to learn French online since 2013.
