French phrase

Ça dépend.

Meaning

It depends.

When to use it

The outcome changes with the conditions. It suits casual and formal speech; formal contexts may call for more detail.

Example dialogue

Combien ça coûte ?

How much does it cost?

Ça dépend.

It depends.

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