French phrase
Combien ~ va-t-il coûter ?
Meaning
How much will ___ cost?
When to use it
A polite question about an item's expected price. Often used in formal settings to request an estimate.
Example dialogue
Combien cela va-t-il coûter ?
How much will that cost?
Nous estimons environ trois cents euros.
We estimate it will be about three hundred euros.