French phrase
Comment est calculé ~ ?
Meaning
How is ___ calculated?
When to use it
A polite, neutral way to ask how a cost is calculated. Common for fees, tuition, and other costs.
Example dialogue
Comment est calculé le montant des frais de scolarité ?
How is the tuition amount calculated?
Il dépend du nombre de crédits et de votre statut (résident ou étranger).
It depends on the number of credits and whether you are a resident or a foreign student.