frais /fʁˈɛ/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "fee".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French)

Source term
fee
Translation
frais
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "les".

Dictionary form frais
Article les
Gender/article class plural
Regular/likely plural frais
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + les frais
Examples
C'est les frais.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

La cotisation comprend l'accès à la salle de sport et à la piscine.

English: The membership fee includes access to the gym and pool.

B2 · organizationalStructures

Les honoraires d'avocats peuvent être très élevés dans cette partie de la ville.

English: Lawyers' fees can be very high in this part of the city.

B2 · organizationalStructures

Elle a payé une petite cotisation pour rejoindre le club de photographie.

English: She paid a small fee to join the photography club.

B2 · organizationalStructures

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